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With India co-hosting the 2011 Cricket World Cup, TNCA has come up with plans to construct an ultra modern cricket stadium in Chennai, that will, as per reports, become the biggest cricket stadium in the world once it is completed

The new stadium will supposedly shadow the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Eden Gardens, if the reports coming from the TNCA really do become reality. “The stadium will have more seating capacity than Eden Gardens or the Melbourne Cricket Ground, though we can’t give an exact number at this stage. It will meet futuristic safety standards,” said TNCA honorary secretary KS Viswanathan.

The executive committee of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association will finalize the contractor to build the “ultra modern cricket stadium” on a 50-acre site in Karunkuzhipallam village in Kanchipuram district, 25km from the city. The stadium will be along the Old Mahabalipuram road, re-christened Rajiv Gandhi Salai. The stadium’s name will be announced by the association after consultation with the state government.

The highlight of the stadium, besides the size and seating capacity, will be a retractable roof to ensure matches don’t get washed out during rain.

TNCA president N Srinivasan said the stadium would be on a par with world standards. “The government has leased out the land to us for 30 years and we have remitted Rs 1 lakh as payment. TNCA executive committee will meet on Thursday to discuss plans, including awarding of construction contract,” Srinivasan told TOI .

Lets hope this comes true and the knowledgeabe Chennai crowds gets a true cricketing treat!