World’s third-largest cricket stadium to be built in Jaipur // Some Information about the stadium and Jaipur city // 2022 Current Affairs //

 World’s third-largest cricket stadium to be built in Jaipur:

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly along with Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for an International cricket stadium in Jaipur City. When completed it will be the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and the second-largest cricket stadium in India after Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Once Completed the stadium can hold up to 75000 spectators in comparison to the sitting capacity of 132,000 spectators in Narendra Modi Stadium.

More than 100 acres of land along the Jaipur-Delhi bypass was allocated for the establishment of the stadium. It will be built and funded by the Rajasthan Cricket Academy(RIA). As per RIA, the stadium will be built in a sustainable manner with large parking places and vast greenery cover.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR ASPIRANTS:

• First International Cricket was played between USA and Canada in 1844.

• India national cricket team 1st played cricket in 1932[test] in Lords.

• Ranji Trophy, India's main domestic first-class ticket was started in 1934.

• ODI or One Day International was introduced in 1971 for the first time.

• England and Australia played against each other in the first ODI.