Kovind to formally inaugurate Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad today

AHMEDABAD: President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the Sardar Patel Motera Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad today where the third test between India and England will kick-off.

Union home minister Amit Shah will also be present as the guest of honour during the inaugural ceremony of the stadium.

Earlier, in 2019, the then president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, had inaugurated the stadium but President Kovind will formally inaugurate it before the start of the third Test between India and England today.

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The Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a seat capacity of 1.1 lakh people.

Union minister for youth affairs and sports Kiren Rijiju said the newly-built stadium is not just the largest, but it is also one of the best stadiums in the world.

In the third Test, however, Motera will host a 55,000 capacity crowd, because of COVID-19 restrictions.

President Kovind is expected to watch the third Test between India and England for some time along with Shah after the inaugural ceremony.