Legendary former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), as he participated in the foundation stone event of a new international stadium in the city. In a clip that has been doing the rounds all over social media, Tendulkar was spotted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they kicked off the event of laying the foundation stone.
In the clip, Tendulkar was captured giving an Indian jersey to PM Modi as they posed for pictures. Apart from Tendulkar and the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was present on the stage as well.
The new stadium is estimated to cost around INR 330 crore and will have a seating capacity of nearly 30,000 people. The stadium’s design will reflect the roots of Varanasi, with elements such as crescent-shaped roof covers, trident-shaped floodlights, and structures resembling leaves and a damru.
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“I am delighted to be present at the foundation stone laying ceremony of this new international cricket stadium in Varanasi. This is a great day for cricket in India, and I am confident that this stadium will host many memorable matches in the years to come. I wish all the stakeholders involved in the construction of the stadium all the best.”
#WATCH | Sachin Tendulkar with PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath at the event to mark the foundation stone laying of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi, UP pic.twitter.com/TjgIHNrelD
— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2023
The construction of the new international cricket stadium in Varanasi is a significant development for the sport of cricket in India. It will be the third international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh, after Kanpur and Lucknow. The stadium is also expected to boost tourism in the region.
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The stadium’s unique design elements and its location in the holy city of Varanasi make it a particularly special project. It is sure to become a popular attraction for cricket fans and tourists alike. The stadium is scheduled to be completed by December 2025. It will be interesting to see how the construction process progresses and whether the stadium is ready in time for the end of 2025.
