The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, built in 2003, was supposed to undergo a major renovation ahead of hosting matches for the October-November one-day World Cup in India. Both the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had promised to improve the stadium.
However, despite reportedly spending 117 crores on renovations, the stadium remains in poor condition, raising questions about the allocation of funds.
Spectators have voiced their complaints about the lack of basic amenities at the Hyderabad stadium, including stinking toilets, broken chairs, and inadequate entry points during major international matches.
The stadium’s seating conditions have been a source of discomfort for cricket fans, even during the ongoing Pakistan-Australia World Cup warmup match.
Prominent sports analyst C. Venkatesh expressed disappointment over the stadium’s seating conditions, highlighting that only a few dressing room and spectator comfort issues have been addressed, and shared photos on social media, which went viral.
The overall dissatisfaction with the stadium’s condition raises concerns about its suitability for hosting international events like the World Cup.
Fans are calling for improvements, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association is facing scrutiny for the perceived mismanagement of the stadium’s renovation funds.
