Bangalore, Mar 12: A proposal to build an entirely new cricket stadium may soon take shape at Rajanukunte near Yelahanka on the outskirts of the city.
It may be recalled here that a ruckus was created in the assembly over irregularities in the issue of the World Cup cricket match here recently. At that time, chief minister Yeddyurappa had made an announcement that a new well-quipped cricket stadium would be built in the city.
The KSCA had indicated that a land of extent of 70 acres would be required for the stadium. As suggested by the CM, Kumble accompanied Bangalore north assistant commissioner G C Gangadharaswamy, additional tahsildar Venkatesh, revenue inspector Balakrishna and other officials and collected data and details of the proposed land.
The land bearing survey no. 79 extending to 125 acres was inspected by the team. Out of that 70 acres are likely to be earmarked for the stadium, which is proposed to have a seating capacity of 80,000.
One of the best advantages of the location is its proximity to the Bangalore International Airport (to be named as Kempegowda international airport soon). This will be useful to players from outside the state and India to reach the stadium in a much shorter period of time.
The Chinnaswamy stadium, where currently matches are held, is in the busy downtown district close to M G Road, it might not be a congested area on the days of matches. If planned well, star hotels are likely to come up very close to the stadium. They can accommodate cricket teams. It could be a far-sighted idea.
It may be recalled here that a ruckus was created in the assembly over irregularities in the issue of the World Cup cricket match here recently. At that time, chief minister Yeddyurappa had made an announcement that a new well-quipped cricket stadium would be built in the city.
Quite uncharacteristic of politicians' promises, things have astonishingly moved so fast that a government land in Rajanukunte has been identified as the most suitable location.
The CM suggested to Karnataka State Cricket Association president and former India cricketer Anil Kumble that he accompany the government officials to the location to make a feasibility study.The KSCA had indicated that a land of extent of 70 acres would be required for the stadium. As suggested by the CM, Kumble accompanied Bangalore north assistant commissioner G C Gangadharaswamy, additional tahsildar Venkatesh, revenue inspector Balakrishna and other officials and collected data and details of the proposed land.
The land bearing survey no. 79 extending to 125 acres was inspected by the team. Out of that 70 acres are likely to be earmarked for the stadium, which is proposed to have a seating capacity of 80,000.
One of the best advantages of the location is its proximity to the Bangalore International Airport (to be named as Kempegowda international airport soon). This will be useful to players from outside the state and India to reach the stadium in a much shorter period of time.
The Chinnaswamy stadium, where currently matches are held, is in the busy downtown district close to M G Road, it might not be a congested area on the days of matches. If planned well, star hotels are likely to come up very close to the stadium. They can accommodate cricket teams. It could be a far-sighted idea.
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