INDIAN cricket venue Eden Gardens is set for a huge transformation that will modernise the stadium and boost its capacity to 85,000.
The arena, located in Kolkata, was first built in 1864 and is the oldest stadium in the country.
Indian cricket ground Eden Gardens is set to be given a modern revamp Credit: Getty
Architects Populous have unveiled stunning designs showing how the arena will look Credit: Populous
It is considered as the home of cricket in India and also hosts the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
And the famous ground will now be getting a revamp from the famed designers behind Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Architect firm Populous have unveiled a set of designs showing off how Eden Gardens will look once the transformation is complete.
Stunning pictures show the front of the stadium lit up with purple lights.
The designs also show off a new sky deck with panoramic views and premium seating and glamorous hospitality areas.
The renovations will take the stadium’s capacity from 68,000 to 85,000 and will offer six different seating categories for fans.
The works will also include a new fan zone, a museum and members club.
Popular chief Siddharth Soni said: “The redevelopment project will create a truly 21st century venue at Eden Gardens, with safety, sustainability and the fan experience at the core to meet the requirements of modern-day sport.
Designers have shown off how the stadium’s proposed Sky Deck with panoramic views Credit: Populous
The transformation will take the stadium’s capacity from 68,000 to 85,000 Credit: Populous
Chiefs want to create “one of the finest cricketing venues in the world’
“For it to continue its legacy and look to the future, particularly for the evolving formats of cricket, we are not just restoring Eden Gardens; we are enhancing an icon.”
Ex-India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, who is president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, said the goal was to create “one of the finest cricketing venues in the world”.
He said: “Our vision is to make Eden Gardens one of the finest cricketing venues in the world, not just in capacity but in quality, comfort and experience.
“I’ve grown up playing here, feeling the roar of this crowd. To now be part of its transformation is deeply special – it’s about giving back to a place that has given me everything.”
Eden Gardens hosted its first Test match in 1934 and has since become one of the main stadiums for cricket matches.
In addition to Eden Gardens, architect firm Populous is also planning arguably their most ambitious project after being hired to design ‘s .
They are also designing a 115,000 capacity arena in that will act as a host venue for the 2030 World Cup.
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