Motera Stadium: Facts About The World's Largest Cricket Stadium

The stadium was first built in 1982 when the Gujarat government donated 50 acres of land for its construction. The ground began hosting international cricket a year later in 1983. Till now, Motera has held one T20I, 12 Test matches and 24 ODIs

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Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US President Donald Trump on Monday as he arrived in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on his first official visit to India in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries. On disembarking the aircraft, Trump was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Modi with the famous 'bear-hug'. The American President along with the first lady Melania Trump will be attending the welcome event named 'Namaste Trump' at the world's largest cricket stadium. The stadium was first built in 1982 when the Gujarat government donated 50 acres of land for its construction. The ground began hosting international cricket a year later in 1983. Till now, Motera has held one T20I, 12 Test matches and 24 ODIs. Interesting facts about the world's largest cricket stadium below.