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]DDCA Plans New 70,000-Seat Cricket Stadium in Delhi, Four Locations Shortlisted
by Shekhar
The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) has asked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the central government to give land in Delhi so it can build a new world-class cricket stadium. According to a report by The Indian Express, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley said the plan is confirmed, and four places, Okhla, Dwarka, Rohini and Narela, have been shortlisted for the new stadium.
The new venue is expected to have a capacity of 60,000-70,000, and the DDCA is hopeful of getting a clearance for the land by the end of 2026. DDCA plans 60,000–70,000 capacity new cricket stadium in Delhi; four locations shortlisted “The DDCA wants to build a new modern stadium within Delhi, which will have world-class facilities and enhance fans’ experience.
We hope to get land clearance by the end of this year. We have identified parcels of land in Delhi, including in Okhla, Dwarka, Rohini, and Narela. But we want a location which has good metro and road connectivity and is also close to hotels and hospitals," Jaitley was quoted as saying. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi has a capacity of 35,000 fans and reportedly offers no scope for expansion. The venue has been hosting international cricket since 1948 when India took on West Indies in a Test match.
The daily further reported that discussions between Delhi CM, ICC chairman Jay Shah, and Jaitley have already been held. “The DDCA has written to the Delhi chief minister and also the union government.
On the sidelines of the Messi tour’s Delhi stopover, I had discussions with the chief minister Rekha Gupta and ICC chairman Jay Shah about the new stadium. They were both keen that a modern cricket stadium be built in the national capital," Jaitley said. The new stadium will also include a cricket academy, a separate practice ground, and multiple practice nets.
