Like Eden, CAB is going to build a stadium in Rajarhat this time. Most of the state cricket bodies now have two stadiums. The CABO has long wanted to build another stadium, similar to the one in Eden. Earlier, CAB got land in Dumurjala. But due to some problems, it was not possible to build a stadium there. This time there is no problem. The land of Rajarhat has been finalized.
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CAB is buying about fourteen acres of land with thirty crore rupees. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly arrived in Eden on the same day. He had long discussions with the CAB officials. Various issues have been discussed. That included the new stadium.
According to the news, even though the land has been allotted, the CAB has not received the documents yet. The work will start even after getting it in hand. All in all, the city dwellers are going to get a new cricket stadium as a gift like Eden.
Even if there is a tournament like IPL or World Cup in Kolkata, it is played in only one stadium i.e. Eden. However, cities like Mumbai have multiple international standard stadiums for playing such tournaments. This time CAB is planning to build several international stadiums in Kolkata in the same style. So this time the construction of the stadium in Rajarhat started.
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The IPL play-off has been successfully held at Eden Gardens. The conference room of the Bengal Cricket Association (CAB) is no exception. The gallery will be decorated as the inner courtyard of the stadium is being decorated. New lights will also be installed. News that the number of spectators may also increase.