Future City to get world-class cricket stadium; foundation stone likely to be laid in December

In the future city of Hyderabad, Telangana is set to construct a state-of-the-art cricket stadium, with the foundation stone likely to be laid in December. The ambitious project, planned as a stadium-cum-multipurpose sports and events venue, will be built on a 100-acre site in Bharat Future City. The facility, which will have a seating capacity surpassing one lakh, is expected to become one of the largest cricket stadiums in the country, outpacing the proposed Ahmedabad stadium in terms of construction cost.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will bear the expenses of construction and maintenance, while the state government will provide the necessary land. The stadium is not limited to cricket; it is designed to accommodate other sporting events such as football, large-scale concerts, and entertainment events. In line with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's vision, the stadium can be reconfigured for various sporting and cultural events.

The existing Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal lacks capacity and facilities for major international fixtures, while its location may not offer optimal connectivity. The future city's strategic position near major transportation routes, including the Outer Ring Road, the proposed Regional Ring Road, the planned metro extension, and the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, will facilitate the movement of spectators and visitors to the stadium.

This project aligns with the state government's efforts to develop sports infrastructure and promote physical education, aiming to create an ecosystem for nurturing sporting talent and hosting major international events.