Pune International Cricket Centre
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Pune International Cricket Centre, also known as MCA Pune International Cricket Centre is a cricket stadium currently under construction in Pune
, India
. When completed, it is intended to serve as the headquarters for the Maharashtra Cricket Association
and the home stadium for the Maharashtra cricket team
and Indian Premier League
team Pune Warriors. The state-of the art venue, when complete, will be one of the most advanced stadia in India.
With India having the largest cricket audience in the world and Indian influence in international cricket growing, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed. Hopkins Architects
of London was commissioned to design a new 55,000 seat stadium in Pune near Mumbai, and the Pune International Cricket Centre was the result. Anglo-Indian Sports Turf Consultants ISTeC are providing a state-of-the-art outfield, constructed to international standards and incorporating the latest in turf technology.
The sloping site enjoys good views of the surrounding area. The stadium features a terrace surrounding the pitch, where spectators can sit. Four stands surround the terrace, accessed via a wide pedestrian concourse, with the gaps between the stands allowing light in and spectators to enjoy the surrounding views. Upper levels include further seating for spectators, a members' pavilion, hospitality boxes, and facilities for broadcasting and press. Parking is provided on surrounding land. Membrane roofs provide shade from the sun, and together with the elegant structure consisting of steel braces and concrete, contribute to the memorable appearance of the stadium.
Members' amenities focus on the adjacent Practice Ground, comprising restaurants, sports and spa facilities and a residential Indoor Cricket Academy.
stemmed from a dispute with the Pune Municipal Corporation
, regarding ticket allocations for Nehru Stadium
. This conflict came to a head when an international match between India
and Srilanka was moved to Kolkata
, with the MCA stating they were in no position to host the match. Following this, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed.
The original completion date was November 2010 at a cost of Rs 150 crore, covering and area of 35 acres (141,640.1 m²). However, the stadium is now unlikely to be ready before 2012 or 2013. As a result, the stadium was not able to host ICC Cricket World Cup matches as originally intended.
The stadium is an astute addition to Hopkins Architects' already impressive portfolio: the prestigious practice also has notable work at London
's Lord's and Hampshire County
Cricket grounds, and the National Tennis Centre
at Roehampton
(completed February 2007), along with its recent London Velopark
win.
The MPIC project will include:
The site is conveniently located close to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway
, just outside the city of Pune
, with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. When completed, it is intended to serve as the headquarters for the Maharashtra Cricket Association
Maharashtra Cricket Association
Maharashtra Cricket Association is the governing body of the Cricket activities in the Maharashtra state of India and the Maharashtra cricket team...
and the home stadium for the Maharashtra cricket team
Maharashtra cricket team
The Maharashtra cricket team is a domestic cricket team based in the Indian state of Maharashtra in the city of Pune. It is in the Plate Group of the Ranji Trophy...
and Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket competition in India. It was initiated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India , headquartered in Mumbai, and is supervised by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who serves as the league's Chairman and Commissioner...
team Pune Warriors. The state-of the art venue, when complete, will be one of the most advanced stadia in India.
With India having the largest cricket audience in the world and Indian influence in international cricket growing, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed. Hopkins Architects
Hopkins Architects
Hopkins Architects Partnership LLP is a prominent British architectural firm established in 1976 by Sir Michael and Lady Patricia Hopkins. The practice has won many awards for its work and has twice been shortlisted for the Stirling Prize, including in 2011 for the 2012 London Velodrome and in...
of London was commissioned to design a new 55,000 seat stadium in Pune near Mumbai, and the Pune International Cricket Centre was the result. Anglo-Indian Sports Turf Consultants ISTeC are providing a state-of-the-art outfield, constructed to international standards and incorporating the latest in turf technology.
The sloping site enjoys good views of the surrounding area. The stadium features a terrace surrounding the pitch, where spectators can sit. Four stands surround the terrace, accessed via a wide pedestrian concourse, with the gaps between the stands allowing light in and spectators to enjoy the surrounding views. Upper levels include further seating for spectators, a members' pavilion, hospitality boxes, and facilities for broadcasting and press. Parking is provided on surrounding land. Membrane roofs provide shade from the sun, and together with the elegant structure consisting of steel braces and concrete, contribute to the memorable appearance of the stadium.
Members' amenities focus on the adjacent Practice Ground, comprising restaurants, sports and spa facilities and a residential Indoor Cricket Academy.
History
The MCA's decission to build a new cricket stadium in PunePune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
stemmed from a dispute with the Pune Municipal Corporation
Pune Municipal Corporation
The Pune Municipal Corporation was established on 15 February 1950. The PMC controls the whole administration of Pune. The executive power of the corporation is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an Indian Administrative Service officer appointed by the Maharashtra state government...
, regarding ticket allocations for Nehru Stadium
Nehru Stadium, Pune
Nehru Stadium, formerly known as Club of Maharahstra Ground, is a multi-purpose stadium in Pune, India. It is mainly used for cricket matches...
. This conflict came to a head when an international match between India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and Srilanka was moved to Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, with the MCA stating they were in no position to host the match. Following this, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed.
Project details
- Cost: to build
- Area: 125,000m2
- Capacity: 55,000
The original completion date was November 2010 at a cost of Rs 150 crore, covering and area of 35 acres (141,640.1 m²). However, the stadium is now unlikely to be ready before 2012 or 2013. As a result, the stadium was not able to host ICC Cricket World Cup matches as originally intended.
The stadium is an astute addition to Hopkins Architects' already impressive portfolio: the prestigious practice also has notable work at London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's Lord's and Hampshire County
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
Cricket grounds, and the National Tennis Centre
National Tennis Centre (United Kingdom)
The United Kingdom's National Tennis Centre at Roehampton in south west London is the Lawn Tennis Association 's high performance training facility. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 29 March 2007....
at Roehampton
Roehampton
Roehampton is a district in south-west London, forming the western end of the London Borough of Wandsworth. It lies between the town of Barnes to the north, Putney to the east and Wimbledon Common to the south. The Richmond Park golf courses are west of the neighbourhood, and just south of these is...
(completed February 2007), along with its recent London Velopark
London Velopark
The London Velopark is a cycling centre which was built in Leyton in east London, United Kingdom. It will serve as one of the 'Big Five' permanent Olympic and Paralympic venues for the 2012 Games. The Velopark is situated at the northern end of London's Olympic Park...
win.
The MPIC project will include:
- A main 15 wicket match ground
- Adjacent practice ground with nets, for practice and smaller matches
- Spectator seating for 55,000 grouped into 4 stands
- A Members' Pavilion and a media stand
- Additional facilities for 5,000 members including squashSquash (sport)Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball...
and badmintonBadmintonBadminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
courts, a swimming pool, spaSpaThe term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
, restaurants and barBar (establishment)A bar is a business establishment that serves alcoholic drinks — beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails — for consumption on the premises.Bars provide stools or chairs that are placed at tables or counters for their patrons. Some bars have entertainment on a stage, such as a live band, comedians, go-go...
s - 80 corporate hospitality boxes
- A state-of-the-art indoor Cricket Academy with residential accommodation for youth training schemes
- Parking for almost 4,000 cars and 10,000 two-wheelers.
The site is conveniently located close to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The Mumbai Pune Expressway , officially the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway is India's first six-lane concrete, high-speed, access controlled tolled expressway. It spans a distance of connecting Mumbai, the administrative capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India, with Pune, an...
, just outside the city of Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.