Greenfield International Stadium
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| Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Coordinates | 8°34′17.4″N 76°53′03.5″E / 8.571500°N 76.884306°E |
| Operator | Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL) |
| Capacity | 55,000 [2] |
| Surface | Grass (oval) |
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| Broke ground | 2012 |
| Built | 2015 |
| Opened | January 26, 2015 |
| Construction cost | ₹390 crore (US$47 million) |
| Architect | Collage Design, Mumbai [1] |
| Main contractors | Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) |
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| Kerala Cricket Association | |
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| International information | |
| Only T20I | 7 November 2017: India v  New Zealand |
| Source: ESPN Cricinfo | |
The Sports Hub, Trivandrum, commonly known as Greenfield International Stadium,[3] and formerly known as Trivandrum International Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kerala, used mainly for association football and cricket. The stadium is located at Kariavattom in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India.[4] It is India's first DBOT (design, build, operate and transfer) model outdoor stadium. The Greenfield Stadium became India's 50th international cricket venue on 7 November 2017 when it hosted a T20I against New Zealand.[5]
Facilities
The ground is designed such that it can be used for international cricket and football. The playing arena in the stadium has been constructed in line with FIFA regulations and International Cricket Council norms. It has a seating capacity for 55,000 spectators.
The stadium has been demarcated into four zones, where the north zone is dedicated for cricket, the east zone for football and each zone has a players’ lounge, gymnasium, media centre and stock room. Shopping malls and a food court are placed in the south zone. The adjoining pavilion accommodates the latest facilities for squash, volleyball, basketball, table tennis and an Olympic size swimming pool.
The first fully eco-friendly stadium in India, it is surrounded by green plants and also has a rain water harvesting facility. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority and Pollution Control Board have commended the builders for the green initiatives taken.[6]
The stadium is 10km from Trivandrum International Airport, 15km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and Central Bus Station Thiruvananthapuram.
Construction details
It was the first stadium in India built on the DBOT (design, build, operate and transfer) basis. It is also the first stadium in the country to be developed on annuity mode.[7] [8] The Greenfield stadium will be operated for 15 years by the company that built it. It will then be handed over to the University of Kerala, which has leased 36 acres for it. The university will receive Rs 94 lakhs per year as lease.
Football
The first international football tournament hosted by the stadium was the 2015 SAFF championship. India were crowned the champions, beating Afghanistan 2-1. The final recorded an attendance of more than 48,000 spectators.
Cricket
On 27 May 2016, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) signed an agreement with Kariyavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL) to take Greenfield Stadium on lease until 18 November 2027. According to the agreement, the KCA will be using the stadium for 180 days a year (from 1 October to 31 January and from 1 April to 30 May). However, the KCA can still hold cricket matches on other days if stadium is available. The KCA will be held responsible for the maintenance of the playing area inside the stadium. The KCA will pay a fixed amount as fees and will share revenue with KSFL when international matches are held at the stadium. A joint committee consisting of six members, three each from KCA and KSFL, will manage and monitor the activities during the lease period. The KCA members in the committee will be its secretary and president.[9]
International cricket matches hosted
T20I
On 7 November 2017, India played a T20I against New Zealand on the ground. The match was truncated by rain to 8 overs per side, with India winning by 6 runs.[10]
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- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was reduced to 8 overs per side due to rain.
Awards
The Sports Hub, Trivandrum was adjudged as the winner of the David Vickers Award for New Venue of the Year, in the Stadium Business Awards 2016 held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain on 1 June 2016.[11]
Controversies
The Greenfield International Stadium was announced as the venue for India West Indies cricket match to be conducted on 1 November 2018 during the West Indies tour of India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s tour and programme committee, which met in Mumbai, allotted five one-day international matches between India and West Indies to Mumbai, Indore, Guwahati, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram.[12] However, Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) chose Kochi over Thiruvananthapuram as the host venue for the match.[13]
Their insistence on having the match at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi ignited a furore with the football-loving community lodging their strong protest against the move. They felt that KCA's decision to reconstruct pitches at the JNI stadium would damage the turf laid for the U-17 World Cup the previous year. They also felt that staging the ODI in November would jeopardise the home fixtures of Kerala Blasters and playing on a revamped surface would put players at risk of injuries. Sports personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, IM Vijayan, Sunil Chhetri, CK Vineeth, Ian Hume, and Member of Parliament Sasi Tharoor, came out against KCA's move and the Sports Minister of the state held a meeting with KCA officials. Finally KCA climbed down from its stance of hosting the ODI in Kochi and agreed to the match being played in Thiruvananthapuram.[14]
References
- ^ http://www.collagedesign.net/trivandrum_international_stadium.html
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Greenfield-Stadium-Touching-New Heights/2015/06/12/article2862163.ece
- ^ "Greenfield International Stadium". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ THE IL&FS KERALA STADIUM
- ^ "Capital to host India-NZ T20 in November".
- ^ "Trivandrum International Stadium Opened, Ready For Opening Ceremony". The Sports Hub. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ A. Vinod (5 April 2012). "NGS, KSFL sign path-breaking pact". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ Sangeetha Unnithan (26 May 2012). "State capital earning its sporting stripes". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ "KCA inks deal with KSFL to take Greenfield stadium on lease". The Hindu. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Chahal, Bumrah help India edge eight-over shootout". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Sports Hub wins coveted award". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Windies to play Tests in Rajkot, Hyderabad". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Kochi to host India-West Indies ODI on November 1". On Manorama. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Kerala Cricket Association agrees to host Windies ODI in Thiruvananthapuram". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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