Why Hyderabad's proposed 'biggest cricket stadium' has sparked outrage

Hyderabad’s proposed new “biggest cricket stadium” has drawn widespread criticism despite officials framing it as a landmark sporting project. The Telangana government, under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, plans an international venue as part of the Future City development, with the foundation stone targeted for December 2026. The state would provide land within the Future City zone, while the BCCI would fund construction and long-term upkeep. Once finished, the ground is expected to exceed Narendra Modi Stadium’s 1.32 lakh capacity in Ahmedabad. Critics argue the money should go toward multi-purpose facilities and neglected infrastructure for other sports like football and hockey.