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Gujarat Cricket Association is the governing body of the Cricket activities in the Gujarat state of India. Its Gujarat cricket team and Gujarat women's cricket team representats the Gujarat in domestic cricket. The GCA is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
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Feb 20, 2020 · GCA is a permanent member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Just like any other part of the country, the people of Gujarat were introduced to cricket by the British. It was in the year 1934 when Gujarat got its first governing body with the name Gujarat Cricket Association for cricket activities in the state.
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1982–2006
Formerly known as the Gujarat Stadium, the ground was renamed in tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Before the Sardar Patel Stadium, international cricket matches in the city were played at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's stadium of the same name (Sardar Patel Stadium) in the Navrangpura area. In 1982, the Government of Gujarat donated a 400,000-square-metre (100-acre) stretch of land on the banks of the Sabarmati River to build a...
2006–2015
The stadium became a focal venue of ICC Champions Trophyin 2006 and hosted five of the 15 games played. In order to host the tournament, the stadium was renovated to add three new pitches and a new outfield. Floodlights and covered stands were introduced at the stadium as a part of the renovation program. In 2010's New Zealand tour of India, 1st Test of the series was held at the venue in which Kane Williamsonscored hundred on his Test debut. It hosted three games in the 2011 World Cup, inclu...
2015–2020
In October 2015, the stadium was demolished for reconstruction, though some media referred to it as a renovation. The total cost of reconstruction was estimated to be ₹700 crores (₹7 billion (US$88 million)). However, the final cost was reported at ₹800 crore(US$100 million). The redevelopment, originally planned to be completed in 2019, finished in February 2020.
The Narendra Modi stadium has a two tier structure. The arena is built on 63 acres of land and has 4 entry points, with a metro line at one of the entry points. It has 76 corporate boxes that can hold 25 persons each, a 55-room clubhouse, an Olympic size swimming pool, and four dressing rooms. A food court and hospitality area is available in each ...
Namaste Trump
In 2020, the stadium was the venue of the "Namaste Trump event", which was organised for maiden visit of President Trump by Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi. The event mirrored the "Howdy Modi" event held in Houston, Texas.
75 years of Friendship through Cricket Event
On March 9, 2023, the Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The event was held in conjunction with the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophybetween India and Australia. The event began with the two prime ministers singing the national anthems of their respective countries and shaking hands with the players of both teams. They then visit...
The stadium is home ground of Gujarat cricket team, Gujarat women's cricket team and the IPL franchise Gujarat Titans. Other than the main ground inside the stadium, it also have two grounds known as "Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground and Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground" which are located near the stadium on East side, they host domestic cricket matche...
In previous arena
1. Sunil Gavaskar completed his 10,000 runs in Test cricket, while playing against Pakistan in 1986-87. 2. Kapil Dev, who had taken 9 wickets in an innings in the first match on this ground, taking his 432nd wicket in Test cricket to pass Sir Richard Hadlee'srecord in 1994. 3. In October 1999, Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test Match double-hundred in a match against New Zealand.[citation needed] 4. On 16 November 2009, Tendulkar crossed landmark of thirty thousand runs and 20 years in in...
In present arena
1. The arena hosted its first ever day night testgame between India-England on 24 Feb 2021. 2. IPL 2022 Final between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals. Titans won the IPL in their inaugural season.This event was attended by 104,859 people, the highest in the history of cricket and of the stadium. 3. IPL 2023 Final between the Titans and Chennai Super Kings. In his 250th IPL match, MS Dhoni captained CSK to their fifth IPL victory, tying Mumbai Indiansfor the record of most IPL trop...
Test match records
1. Highest innings total: Sri Lanka760/7d – India v Sri Lanka, 2nd inning, 16 November 2009. 2. Lowest innings total: India 76 – India v South Africa, 1st inning, 3 April 2008. 3. Highest individual score: Mahela Jayawardene275 (435) (4s-27 6s-1) – Sri Lanka v India, 16 November 2009. 4. Best bowling: (in an innings) Kapil Dev 9/83 – India v West Indies, 12 November 1983. (in a match) Axar Patel11/70 – India v England, 13 February 2021. 5. Most runs: Rahul Dravid (India) 771 Runs (Mat:7 Inn:...
One Day International match records
1. Highest total: South Africa365/2 – India v South Africa, 1st innings, 27 February 2010. 2. Lowest total: Zimbabwe 85 – Zimbabwe v West Indies, 1st innings, 8 October 2006. 3. Highest individual score: Devon Conway152 (121) (19x4 ; 3x6) - New Zealand v England, 2023. 4. Best bowling: Prasidh Krishna4/14 (9.0 overs) – India v West Indies, 9 February 2022. 5. Most runs: Rohit Sharma– 354 runs. 6. Most wickets: Kapil Dev(India) 10 Wickets (Mat:6 Runs:156 Best:3/26 Ave:15.60 Econ:3.04).
The Stadium During the Namaste TrumpEvent (new structure)Iron Bull at the Stadium entranceStadium Before renovationIn 2021, the stadium was featured in an episode of History TV18's documentary show Modern Marvels. The episode depicted the entire construction of the stadium.
Narendra Modi Stadium at ESPNcricinfoNarendra Modi Stadium at BCCI776718456 Narendra Modi Stadium on OpenStreetMapNov 19, 2022 · Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani was unanimously elected as the president of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) on Saturday. Nathwani, who had held the post of vice-president, will take over the...
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Gujarat Cricket Association is the governing body of the Cricket activities in the Gujarat state of India and the Gujarat cricket team. It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
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