Dhoni inaugurates cricket stadium with world class amenities in Madurai

Former Indian Cricket Captain M.S. Dhoni on the inauguration of Velammal Cricket Stadium in Madurai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Former Indian Cricket Captain M.S. Dhoni on Thursday inaugurated the Velammal Cricket Stadium in Madurai. Fans thronged the airport to catch a glimpse of Dhoni.

According to a press launch, the cricket stadium boasts world class amenities that embody a global commonplace pitch, LED floodlights, fashionable participant dressing rooms, digital scoreboard, observe nets, gymnasium, media and VIP galleries, and ample seating capability designed to host even necessary matches and coaching programmes..

Former Indian Cricket Captain M.S. Dhoni on the inauguration of Velammal Cricket Stadium in Madurai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

One of the standout options of the Velammal Cricket Stadium is its best-in-class drainage system. It is designed to effectively take away water from the sector inside 10 minutes permitting gamers to coach and compete with none hindrance, the discharge stated.

Speaking on the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Dhoni stated it was inspiring to see an academic establishment investing in world-class sports activities infrastructure. The Velammal Cricket Stadium isn’t just a floor, it’s a dream subject for the subsequent era of cricketers. Facilities like it will form future champions, he stated.

Chairman of Velammal Educational Trust M.V.M. Muthuramalingam stated it was a proud second to have a legend like Dhoni inaugurate the stadium. It is a step in direction of realising the objective of making a platform the place expertise meets alternative, he stated.

Published – October 09, 2025 11:23 pm IST