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PHOTOS | Rajgir International Cricket Stadium: World-class pavilions, pitches & stands redefining Bihar sports

The stadium seeks to make Rajgir a prominent center for cricket and major sporting events across India, while also drawing tourists and encouraging a thriving sports culture in Bihar.

October 09, 2025 / 13:23 IST
The Rajgir International Cricket Stadium in Nalanda district marks Bihar’s first high-standard cricket venue. Built over 18 acres, it’s designed for both national and global matches, and can seat around 45,000 spectators. (Photo: X)
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The Rajgir International Cricket Stadium in Nalanda district marks Bihar’s first high-standard cricket venue. Built over 18 acres, it’s designed for both national and global matches, and can seat around 45,000 spectators. (Photo: X)
A variety of 13 pitches are installed — seven made with black soil from Mokama and six with red soil from Maharashtra — so conditions favor both pace and spin bowlers. (Photo: X)
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A variety of 13 pitches are installed, seven made with black soil from Mokama and six with red soil from Maharashtra — so conditions favor both pace and spin bowlers. (Photo: X)
The stadium includes modern amenities for players, such as gyms, physio and medical rooms, and dedicated spaces for team officials, ensuring athletes’ health and recovery. ( Photo: X)
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The stadium includes modern amenities for players, such as gyms, physio and medical rooms, and dedicated spaces for team officials, ensuring athletes’ health and recovery. (Photo: X)
Its five-storey pavilion is equipped with facilities for media, VIPs, and spectators, designed with both functionality and comfort in mind. (Photo: X)
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Its five-storey pavilion is equipped with facilities for media, VIPs, and spectators, designed with both functionality and comfort in mind. (Photo: X)
 An advanced drainage system has been setup to handle heavy rainfall, aiming to keep the ground playable even during the monsoon. ( Photo: X)
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An advanced drainage system has been setup to handle heavy rainfall, aiming to keep the ground playable even during the monsoon. (Photo: X)
The venue is built to host national and international tournaments, adhering to professional norms across infrastructure, pitch quality, and spectator services. ( Photo: X)
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The venue is built to host national and international tournaments, adhering to professional norms across infrastructure, pitch quality, and spectator services. (Photo: X)
It is expected to significantly boost local tourism and the economy — match days are likely to draw visitors, encouraging growth in hospitality, transport, and related sectors. ( Photo: X)
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It is expected to significantly boost local tourism and the economy. Match days are likely to draw visitors, encouraging growth in hospitality, transport, and related sectors. (Photo: X)
More than just a stadium, the project symbolizes a push toward strengthening sports culture in Bihar, offering young athletes a world-class facility and raising the state’s profile in Indian sports. ( Photo: X)
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More than just a stadium, the project symbolizes a push toward strengthening sports culture in Bihar, offering young athletes a world-class facility and raising the state’s profile in Indian sports. (Photo: X)
Moneycontrol City Desk
first published: Oct 9, 2025 01:22 pm

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