The Mumbai Cricket Association\u2019s (MCA) ambitious plan to build a 1 lakh-capacity cricket stadium on the outskirts of Mumbai gathered fresh momentum after a key meeting between MCA president Ajinkya Naik and CIDCO managing director Vijay Singhal recently.<\/p>\n
The two officials held detailed discussions to chart a roadmap for the proposed mega venue, which is expected to come up within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, which has been under consideration for more than two years, is seen as a significant step towards expanding Mumbai\u2019s cricket infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative marks a defining moment for Maharashtra\u2019s sporting ecosystem. A 1 lakh-capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will not only elevate Mumbai cricket but also firmly position Maharashtra on the global sporting map,\u201d Naik said in a statement issued on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Naik emphasised that the proposed stadium would play a vital role in strengthening grassroots cricket and providing exposure to emerging talent. \u201cThis world-class infrastructure will create unparalleled opportunities for player development and strengthen the cricketing ecosystem across all levels,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
It is understood that Naik will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis later this month with a request to expedite land allotment.<\/p>\n
The project received a major boost in May 2025 when Fadnavis, while unveiling the Rohit Sharma Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, expressed his support for building a 1 lakh-capacity stadium in keeping with Mumbai\u2019s cricketing legacy.<\/p>\n
MCA officials are now hopeful that Thursday\u2019s discussions, coupled with renewed government backing, will expedite the land allotment process and move the long-pending project closer to reality.<\/p>\n
At present, the Wankhede Stadium \u2014 with a capacity of around 31,000 \u2014 remains Mumbai\u2019s primary international cricket venue. With demand for tickets consistently outstripping supply, MCA has been exploring the possibility of building a larger venue to cater to the city\u2019s cricket-loving audience.<\/p>\n
In 2024, the MCA had approached the Maharashtra State and Regional Development Corporation seeking allotment of a 100-acre land parcel near Amane, a village on the outskirts of Thane, approximately 60 km from south Mumbai. However, the land allotment is yet to be finalised.<\/p>\n
Published on Apr 02, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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