India v Australia: Renovations at Wankhede stadium underway in phased method forward of 1st ODI
Renovation work is happening on the iconic Wankhede stadium in a phased method forward of the opening ODI match between India and Australia.
New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 21, 2023 15:16 IST
Wankhede stadium will host 1st ODI between India and Australia. (PTI Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: The iconic Wankhede Stadium is below renovation forward of the primary ODI match between India and Australia.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday shared the up to date photos of the stadium, saying the spectators will benefit from the upgraded amenities on the venue. The Wankhede Stadium is ready to host the first ODI on March 17.
“Renovations of the Wankhede Stadium is already underway in a phased manner. Here’s the latest look at the progress being made. We are sure that the spectators will enjoy the upgraded facilities at the iconic Wankhede,” tweeted Mumbai Cricket Association.
👉🻠The subsequent section of renovation consists of the refurbishment of the packing containers, public utility areas and the bogs on the stadium. Soon a brand new expertise and absolutely renovated stadium shall be there for the general public to get pleasure from matches at Iconic Wankhede stadium. #MCA #Mumbai #Cricket
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) February 21, 2023
“The next phase of renovation includes the refurbishment of the boxes, public utility areas and the toilets at the stadium. Soon a new experience and fully renovated stadium will be there for the public to enjoy matches at Iconic Wankhede stadium.”
The BCCI on Sunday (February 19) introduced India’s squad for the three-match ODI collection, with Hardik Pandya being named because the vice-captain as an alternative of KL Rahul. Captain Rohit Sharma, below whose management India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will miss the primary ODI on account of household commitments.
India will host Australia in Visakhapatnam for the second ODI on March 19 and Chennai for the third ODI on March 22 earlier than gamers shift their focus to the IPL 2023, which begins with the defending champions Gujarat Titans taking up Chennai Super Kings on March 31 in Ahmedabad.
India’s ODI squad towards Australia
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ok L Rahul, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Jaydev Unadkat.
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Feb 21, 2023
