US President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to attend ‘Namaste Trump’ event at Sardar Patel Stadium, located in Motera area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during his visit on February 24. Being built at an estimated cost of $100 million, the Motera Stadium with a seating capacity of 100,000 spectators will be the world’s largest cricket stadium overtaking the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The ‘Namaste Trump!’ event is expected to be attended by over 1 lakh people.

A team of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation visited the Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera as Gujarat is preparing for US President Donald Trump’s visit in the last week of February. Images were shared by Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel on social media.

Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel talks with AMC Commissioner Vijay Nehra at Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera. The stadium will hostThe sitting arrangement at the Sardar Patel Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, visible in this image posted by Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel on social media.

Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel reviews preparation at Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in the city ahead of President Trump’s visit. Established in 1982 with a seating capacity of mere 49,000, this Motera Stadium is set to get a makeover. The image was shared by Parimal Nathwawani, former vice president of Gujarat Cricket Association.

The Motera stadium is a host to more than 35 international games and a testament record-breaking wins, iconic matches, and lots more. The stadium was constructed by infrastructure major Larsen and Toubro. The stadium will accommodate over 1.1 Lakh people.

Being built at an estimated cost of $100 million, the Motera Stadium will be the world’s largest cricket stadium overtaking the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Indian police officials visit Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium ahead of its inauguration in Ahmadabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020.

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