The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur will be Chandigarh’s first international cricket stadium. It is currently under construction and except to get completed by October 2023, but it is now facing delays. Besides that, The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) is constructing the stadium at a cost of Rs 300 crore. The stadium will seat 33,000 people and have all of the modern amenities needed to host international cricket matches. In fact, it will have a herringbone drainage system. In short, this allows matches to resume within 30 minutes of a rain delay. So, below are some features and information about the stadium.
Budget of Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium
Rs 155 crore Phase A
Total Rs 300 crore
Timeline
- Phase-A completion date: October 2023
- Work in progress: Currently under construction for past 13 years
Upcoming Additions
- Ground B has its own indoor stadium.
- Indoor nets are available.
- six pillars of floodlighting
- Approach Road
38.20-Acre Facility
- Area of the project: 38.20 acres (7.56 lakh square feet of covered space and 4 acres of green space).
- Capacity of the stadium: 33,000 people
- Parking for 1,620 cars
- 30 corporate boxes with a maximum capacity of 60 people each.
- 2 changing rooms (2,800 square feet each)
- A banquet hall with seating for 700 people.
- A 300-person restaurant
- Security and crowd control command center.
- A top-notch gym.
- There are 16 gates, 8 ramps, and 21 lifts in total.
- Seven Pitches
- The following six pavilions are available: South, North, Players, Corporate, General West, and General East.
Reasons For Delay
The construction of the stadium began in 2010, but it has faced several delays. Moreover, the original 2013 completion date experienced multiple extensions. The latest deadline, October 2023, might not be attainable due to prevailing conditions.
The reasons for the stadium’s delay are numerous. Among these are.
- Financial constraints: The PCA has been experiencing financial difficulties, which has slowed construction work.
- Land acquisition issues: The PCA had to acquire land for the stadium, which took time.
- Delays in obtaining government approvals: The PCA had to obtain several government approvals for the stadium’s construction, which took time.
- Technical issues: Some technical issues with the stadium’s construction have caused delays.
- The COVID-19 pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused delays in stadium construction. In short, the pandemic has disrupted the supply of materials and labor.
Conclusion
Despite the delays, there is optimism within the PCA that the stadium will reach completion soon. Following competition, the stadium expects to host international cricket matches, including IPL matches. Additionally, it will host other sporting events. Similarly, the stadium will help attract more international matches to the state. It is also expected to boost regional tourism as well as Punjab cricket. Keep up with NewsChandigarh for the most recent information on the events, destinations, and hotels in Tricity. After all, we are your source for all things vibrant and happening in the region!
