Ahmedabad, Oct 3: Indian cricket fan have always got a raw deal from the establishment but Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) is showing some serious intent to make it a pleasant experience for the paying public by creating half a dozen medical kiosk with six mini ICUs inside the Narendra Modi Stadium for any kind of emergency.
Add to it, 3000 police personnel and 600 members of private security will man the stadium premised and the adjoining perimeter during the opening World Cup match between England and New Zealand. It must be mentioned that the Motera Stadium will attract a capacity 132,000 people during the high profile India vs Pakistan game on October 14.
“We have tried to create the best experience for everyone as per the standards and guidelines from the ICC and the BCCI,” GCA secretary Anil Patel said.
“Six medical kiosks and as many mini ICU stations will be available around the stadium for the fans during the matches,” he said, adding that free water for fans as announced earlier by the BCCI will be available at the stadium.
This is a first of its kind arrangement by a state association and the kind of crowd expected for the opener and the Indo-Pak match, it is always better to have top quality medical arrangement in case there is an emergency. (PTI)
