Woohoo!
The Sharjah cricket stadium, which will host 10 IPL matches before the T20 World Cup, has revealed major improvements in the run-up to the lucrative tournament, which begins on September 19 in UAE. Scroll down to see what to expect at the new and better upgraded version of the cricket stadium in Sharjah!
The IPL 2021 first half was played earlier this year in India before being postponed because to the Covid-19 pandemic. The BCCI therefore agreed to move the remaining matches to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, where they will be played.
“The newly re-laid wicket block will now accommodate six pitches in the centre, including four broadcasting and two practice pitches.”
“They are currently building a new practice facility with four turf wickets and four astro-turf wickets to accommodate multiple teams during practice sessions. These will be ready in time for the IPL,” a media release stated on Saturday.
A new state-of-the-art ‘fit capital gymnasium,’ as well as the indoor swimming pool, steam room, and sauna area, have all been refurbished. In addition, at the pavilion’s top deck, there are 11 new VIP suites, a new VIP grand dining room, and expanded hospitality amenities.
“Sharjah’s atmosphere or as we like to call it the ‘Sharjah magic’ is what differentiates the stadium from any other cricketing venue in the UAE,” said Khalaf Bukhatir, Managing Director of Bukhatir Group and CEO of Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
“This was no more evident than at last year’s edition when we played host to some of the most exciting moments of the IPL,” Bukhatir added.
“We still don’t know if we are welcoming cricket fans into the stadium this IPL, but we are certainly ready and looking forward to hosting some world-class cricket in a world-class, safe and secure environment,” he said.
The first match will be contested on September 24 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
On October 11 and 13, the stadium will host Qualifier 2 and the Eliminator, respectively.
So, we can’t wait to see how Sharjah’s cricket stadium will turn out!
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