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{{short description|Cricket stadium}}
{{short description|International Cricket stadium in Pune, Maharashtra}}
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{{Infobox cricket ground
{{Infobox cricket ground
| ground_name      = Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
| ground_name      = Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
| nickname          = MCA Stadium
|coordinates={{coord|18|40|28|N|73|42|24|E}}
| image            = Sahara Stadium Pune 1.jpg
| nickname          = MCA Stadium<br/>MCA international stadium<ref name=Puri>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-cup-venues-mca-international-stadium-pune-fixtures-2438506-2023-09-21 | title=Cricket World Cup 2023 venues: MCA International Stadium, Pune }}</ref>
| caption          = View of MCA Stadium
| image            = File:Pune Cricket Stadium.jpg
| caption          = The MCA Stadium
| country          = India
| country          = India
| location          = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]]
| location          = [[Gahunje]], [[Pune district]], Maharashtra, India
| establishment    = April 2012
| establishment    = 2012<ref name = IT>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/sports/cricket-maharashtra-cricket-association-stadium-pune-history-odi-t20i-test-match-ipl-records-pitch-report-and-average-score-435503|title = Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune: History, Pitch Report, Average Score, ODI, T20I, Test Match, IPL Records, Stats &#124; Cricket News – India TV|date = 2 April 2018}}</ref>
| seating_capacity  = 37,000
| seating_capacity  = 37,406<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricketmaharashtra.com/mca-stadium.html|title = MCA's International Stadium, Gahunje|date = 27 March 2021}}</ref>
| owner            = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association]]
| owner            = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association]]
| operator          = Pune Stadium Ltd.
| operator          = [[Maharashtra Cricket Association]]
|architect          = [[Hopkins Architects]]<ref name="hopkins1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/3/135/ |title=MCA Pune International Cricket Centre|publisher=Hopkins |access-date=3 May 2012}}</ref>
|architect          = [[Michael Hopkins (architect)|Michael Hopkins]],<ref name= IT/> [[Hopkins Architects]]<ref name="hopkins1">{{cite web |url=http://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/3/135/ |title=MCA Pune International Cricket Centre |publisher=Hopkins |access-date=3 May 2012 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226082257/https://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/3/135/%20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| tenants          =  [[Maharashtra cricket team]]<br>[[Indian Cricket Team]]<br>[[Pune Warriors India]] (2012–2013) <br> [[Veer Marathi]] (2013–2016) <br> [[Kings XI Punjab]] (2015) <br> [[Rising Pune Supergiant]] (2016–2017) <br> [[Chennai Super Kings]] (2018-2019)
| tenants          =  [[Indian national cricket team |India cricket team]]<br>[[India women's cricket team]]<br/>[[Pune Warriors India]] (2012–2013) <br> [[Kings XI Punjab]] (2015) <br> [[Rising Pune Supergiant]] (2016–2017) <br> [[Chennai Super Kings]] (2018-2019)
| end1              =Pavilion End  
| end1              =Pavilion End  
| end2              =Hill End  
| end2              =Hill End  
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| firstt20ihome    = India
| firstt20ihome    = India
| firstt20iaway    = England
| firstt20iaway    = England
| lastt20idate    = 10 January
| lastt20idate    = 5 January
| lastt20iyear    = 2020
| lastt20iyear    = 2023
| lastt20ihome    = India
| lastt20ihome    = India
| lastt20iaway    = Sri Lanka
| lastt20iaway    = Sri Lanka
 
|surface = [[Bermuda grass]]<ref name=Puri/>
| date              = 28 March
| date              = 5 January
| year              = 2021
| year              = 2023
| source            = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/545380.html Ground Info
| source            = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/545380.html Ground Info
}}
|established=2011<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/3362/england-tour-of-india-2021/venues/287/maharashtra-cricket-association-stadium|title=Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune details, matches, stats}}</ref>
|contractor=[[Shapoorji Pallonji Group | M/S Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd]]<ref>http://www.cricketmaharashtra.com/MCA{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} stadium.html</ref>|othernames=MCA international cricket stadium<br/>Gahunje Stadium <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/maharashtra-cricket-association-all-set-to-host-india-england-odis-in-march-7198551/|title = Maharashtra Cricket Association all set to host India-England ODIs in March|date = 21 February 2021}}</ref>|home_club={{Unbulleted list| [[Maharashtra cricket team]] | [[Maharashtra women's cricket team]] }}|map=}}


The '''Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium''' ({{lang-mr|महाराष्ट्र क्रिकेट असोसिएशन स्टेडियम}}) is a [[cricket stadium]] located at Gahunje, [[Pune]], [[India]] off the [[Mumbai]]-[[Pune]] Expressway.
'''Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium''' is an international [[cricket stadium]] in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=शहर होण्यासाठीची उत्सुकता {{!}} Sakal|url=https://www.esakal.com/pune/city-gahunje-village-development-112462|access-date=2021-11-13|website=www.esakal.com}}</ref> It is owned and operated by the [[Maharashtra Cricket Association]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maharashtra Cricket Association {{!}} MCA's International Stadium, Gahunje|url=http://www.cricketmaharashtra.com/mca-stadium.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.cricketmaharashtra.com}}</ref>


It serves as the home stadium for the [[Maharashtra cricket team]] including headquarters for the [[Maharashtra Cricket Association]].
It is the home ground of the [[Maharashtra cricket team]] and [[Maharashtra women's cricket team]], it is the headquarters of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA). The stadium is situated on the outskirts of city limit of Pune in [[Gahunje]] village near [[Mumbai–Pune Expressway]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Gahunje stadium awaits access road|work=Times of India|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/pune/gahunje-stadium-awaits-access-road/articleshow/9425241.cms}}</ref> It is one of the premier stadiums of the country, before its existence, [[Nehru Stadium, Pune|Nehru Stadium]] of downtown Pune was the home ground of the Maharashtra Cricket team and venue for international matches organised by MCA.<ref name=reach>{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/mca-stadium-will-reach-a-new-milestone-on-sunday/articleshow/81713445.cms|title = MCA Stadium will reach a new milestone on Sunday|date = 27 March 2021}}</ref>


With India having the largest cricket audience in the world and Indian influence in international cricket growing, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed. [[Hopkins Architects]] of [[London]] was commissioned to design a new 37,000 seat stadium in Pune and the stadium was the result. As of 10 Oct, 2019 it has hosted 2 Test, 4 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
MCA stadium was designed by [[Michael Hopkins (architect)|Michael Hopkins]] of [[Hopkins Architects|Hopkins architects]]. Its seating capacity is 37,000- 42,700. Arena's shape is like a deep bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Chinmay Kulkarni |date=Jul 31, 2011 |title=Gahunje stadium awaits access road {{!}} Pune News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/gahunje-stadium-awaits-access-road/articleshow/9425241.cms |access-date=2021-11-13 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=AHA>{{Cite web|author=Avinash Rajput|title=MCA Stadium will reach a new milestone on Sunday|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/mca-stadium-will-reach-a-new-milestone-on-sunday/articleshow/81713445.cms|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Pune Mirror|date=27 March 2021|language=en}}</ref> The venue hosted its first ever international match in December 2012.<ref name=":1" /> Its ground's shape is round, with Bermuda grass surface. The ground has high-tech pop-up sprinklers.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Cricket World Cup 2023 venues: MCA International Stadium, Pune |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-cup-venues-mca-international-stadium-pune-fixtures-2438506-2023-09-21 |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
Its final phase of construction is still yet to be completed.<ref name=AHA/> The stadium's 75% seating area still does not have a roof.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cricket World Cup venues to get an upgrade: Imported grass, new outfields, better floodlights |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/cricket-world-cup-venues-to-get-an-upgrade-imported-grass-new-outfields-better-floodlights-8693468/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=30 June 2023 }}</ref> It has floodlights to organise games at night.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/545380.html |access-date=2021-11-13 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>


[[File:Sahara Stadium.jpg|thumb|MCA stadium from outside]]
On 1 April 2012, then [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] president [[Sharad Pawar]] inaugurated the MCA stadium.<ref name=IT/> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-28 |title=Sharad Pawar to open Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/sharad-pawar-to-open-subrata-roy-sahara-stadium/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name="MCA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2016-17/content/story/1083824.html |title=Australia brace for tough road test on Pune's debut |access-date=22 February 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=22 February 2017 }}</ref> The arena hosed its first ever first class match in December 2011, when [[Himachal Pradesh cricket team|Himachal Pradesh]] played against home side [[Maharashtra cricket team]] in [[2011–12 Ranji Trophy|2011-12 Ranji trophy edition]], hosted first IPL game (Pune Warriors v King's XI Punjab) in April 2012. MCA stadium hosted its first ever T20I match in December 2012 (between India-England) and [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17#1st Test|first ever Test]] in February 2017.<ref name="MCA" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2012-03-28 |title=Sharad Pawar to open Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/sharad-pawar-to-open-subrata-roy-sahara-stadium/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


The MCA Stadium was inaugurated by Shantanu Sarnayak nephew of ex cabinet minister of  Maharashtra  in April 2012 and the first match was played between [[Kings XI Punjab]] and [[Pune Warriors]] in April 2012. The first [[Twenty20 International]] match at the stadium was played between [[Indian cricket team|India]] and [[England cricket team|England]] in December 2012. The first [[Test cricket|Test]] match at the venue was played between [[Australian cricket team in India in 2016–17|India and Australia]] in February 2017.<ref name="MCA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2016-17/content/story/1083824.html |title=Australia brace for tough road test on Pune's debut |access-date=22 February 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
The arena is set to host 5 games of [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023 ICC World Cup]] including the India - Bangladesh game.<ref name=":0" />


==History==
==History==
[[file:Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium.jpg|thumb|left|MCA Pune]]
===Background===
The MCA's decision to build a new Cricket stadium in [[Pune]] stemmed from a dispute with the [[Pune Municipal Corporation]]{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}, regarding ticket allocations for [[Nehru Stadium, Pune|Nehru Stadium]]. This conflict came to a head when an international match between [[India national cricket team|India]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] was moved to [[Kolkata]], with the MCA stating they were in no position to host the match. Following this, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed.
[[file:Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium.jpg|thumb|left|Outside view of this arena at night ]]
 
The MCA's decision to build a new Cricket stadium in [[Pune]] stemmed from a dispute with the [[Pune Municipal Corporation]],{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} regarding ticket allocations for [[Nehru Stadium, Pune|Nehru Stadium]]. This conflict came to a head when an international match between [[India national cricket team|India]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] was moved to [[Kolkata]], with the MCA stating they were in no position to host the match. Following this, the MCA decided a new stadium was needed.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}
MCA Pune was inaugurated by the then [[List of ICC presidents|ICC President]] and [[Minister for Agriculture (India)|Agriculture Minister]] [[Sharad Pawar]] on 1 April 2012.<ref name=ndtvapr12>{{cite news|title=International cricket stadium inaugurated near Pune|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/international-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-near-pune-192642?pfrom=home-cities|access-date=2 April 2012|newspaper=[[NDTV]]|date=1 April 2012}}</ref>
===Construction===
 
The groundbreaking ceremony was performed on the construction site on 21 October 2007 by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) president [[Sharad Pawar]]. MCA granted the contract to construct the first phase of the construction to [[Shapoorji Pallonji Group|Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd]] in November 2009. The construction work started on 14 November 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maharashtra Cricket Association &#124; MCA's International Stadium, Gahunje|url=http://www.cricketmaharashtra.com/mca-stadium.html|url-status=}}</ref> The stadium is designed by British architect Sir [[Michael Hopkins (architect)|Michael Hopkins]] of [[Hopkins Architects]], who also credited to designed [[Lord's]] mount stand and [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Ages bowl]] stadium of [[Southampton]], England. The project's original deadline was November 2010 with cost of ₹ 1.50&nbsp;billion, covering an area of {{convert|35|acre|m2}}. The construction of the stadium was held from 2010 to 2012, it faced various problems before complition in December 2011. Although it's claimed that major part of the stadium is built, the final phase of the construction is still yet to complete, 75% stands do not have roof and final phase of building is yet to started as of September 2023.<ref name=reach/> <ref name=":0" />  
In 2013, the Indian company [[Sahara India Pariwar]] bought the naming rights and the stadium was renamed the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium. However, the name was changed back to the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium because Sahara paid only a part of the Rs. 200 crore that it had promised when acquiring the rights.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/naming-rights-tussle-sahara-stadium-to-go-by--mca--name/1167970/ Naming rights tussle: Sahara stadium to go by 'MCA' name]. Indian Express (2013-09-12). Retrieved on 2013-12-23.</ref>
Maharashtra Cricket Association intended to host matches of [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 World Cup]], due to construction delayed, it was not able to do that.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" />
 
In November 2015, the stadium was selected as one of the six new Test venues along with [[Holkar Stadium]], [[JSCA International Stadium Complex]], [[Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium]], [[Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium]] and [[Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium]] in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/938911.html|title=BCCI revamps selection committee, announces new Test centres|work=espncricinfo.com}}</ref>
 
===Construction===


The stadium was designed by British architecture company, [[Hopkins Architects]]. Its original completion date was November 2010 at a cost of Rs 1.50&nbsp;billion, covering and area of {{convert|35|acre|m2}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pune-to-have-own-cricket-stadium/230931/ |title=Pune to have own cricket stadium |publisher=Indian Express |date=22 October 2010 |access-date=3 May 2012}}</ref> However, the stadium was ready by 2012. As a result, the stadium was not able to host [[ICC Cricket World Cup]] matches as originally intended.
The stadium and the seating arrangement were designed in such a way that an unobstructed view is assured from each location.The most important feature of this stadium is its rainwater drainage system. Often, matches are abandoned due to heavy downpour to overcome this problem, MCA opted for a sand-based outfield developed departmentally with technical assistance from ''STRI Limited'', UK. Due to this technology, even during heavy showers, water on the outfield drains out fast, making it ready for play again just in few minutes.<ref name="MCA Stadium">{{cite web |title=MCA |url=http://www.constructionupdate.com/News.aspx?nId=xkE33MUk2uTSfxRQM5ec0Q== |access-date=27 February 2013}}</ref>


The site is located close to the [[Mumbai]]-[[Bengaluru]] highway, just outside the city of [[Pune]], with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.
It was inaugurated in a ceremony by the then [[List of ICC presidents|ICC President]] and nation's [[Minister for Agriculture (India)|Agriculture Minister]] [[Sharad Pawar]] on 1 April 2012. Maharashtra's chief minister [[Prithviraj Chavan]], deputy CM [[Ajit Pawar]] was invited.<ref name=ndtvapr12>{{cite news|title=International cricket stadium inaugurated near Pune|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/international-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-near-pune-192642?pfrom=home-cities|access-date=2 April 2012|newspaper=[[NDTV]]|date=1 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=":3" />


The stadium and the seating arrangement have been designed in such a way that an unobstructed view is assured from each location.
In 2013, the Indian company [[Sahara India Pariwar]] bought the [[naming rights]] of the stadium, by virtue it was renamed as "Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium", however, the name was changed back to the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium because Sahara paid only a part of the ₹ 200 crore that it had promised when acquiring the rights.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/naming-rights-tussle-sahara-stadium-to-go-by--mca--name/1167970/ Naming rights tussle: Sahara stadium to go by 'MCA' name]. Indian Express (2013-09-12). Retrieved on 2013-12-23.</ref>


The most important feature of this stadium is the rainwater drainage system. Often, matches are abandoned due to heavy downpour. To overcome this problem, MCA opted for sand-based outfield developed departmentally with technical assistance from STRI Limited, UK. Due to this technology, even during heavy showers, water on the outfield drained out fast making it ready for play again just in few minutes.<ref name="MCA Stadium" />
===Began hosting games===
Before official inauguration, the stadium hosted Ranji trophy match between [[Himachal Pradesh cricket team|Himachal Pradesh]]- [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]] on 21 December 2011 and some practice games.<ref name=reach/> In November 2015, the stadium was selected as the new Test venue of the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/938911.html|title=BCCI revamps selection committee, announces new Test centres|work=espncricinfo.com}}</ref> It hosted its first ever Test match in February 2017, it was the 1st match of the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2016–17#Test series|four match series]], [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] became first batter to score a test century in the stadium, [[Steve O'Keefe]] took six wickets in each inning, Australia won by 333 runs. <ref>{{Cite web |title=AUS vs IND, IND v AUS 2016/17, 1st Test at Pune, February 23 - 25, 2017 - Full Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ind-v-aus-2016-17-1030197/india-vs-australia-1st-test-1062573/full-scorecard |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>


===Notable Events===
In 2010s, it served as home ground for [[Pune Warriors India]], [[Rising Pune Supergiant]] and [[Chennai Super Kings]] in different time.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}


In 2018 IPL, due to members of a few fringe political parties staging protests outside the [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]] as well as several parts of Chennai demanding the IPL matches to be moved out of the city until the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) was set up as directed by the honourable Supreme Court of India. Despite tight security for the match against KKR, the Chennai police expressed their inability in ensuring enough personnel at the venue for the smooth conduct of the remaining games. MCA Stadium in Pune was selected to host remaining six home games of [[Chennai Super Kings]]
In 2015 IPL, [[Punjab Kings]] decided to move out of Mohali due to lukewarm spectator response at their primary home ground. Following the decision three home games were played at Pune.
In 2018 IPL, due to members of some political parties protested outside the [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]], political parties of Chennai demanded the IPL matches to be moved out of the city until the Cauvery Management Board{{what|date=September 2023}} was set up as directed by the honourable Supreme Court of India. Additionally Chennai police expressed that they are unable to provide stadium sequrity. [[Chennai Super Kings]] relocated its remaining games to MCA stadium. <ref name=":4">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pune-chennai-set-to-be-ipl-2015-venues-828711 | title=Pune, Chennai set to be IPL 2015 venues | publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date= 10 February 2015}}</ref>


[[File:Sahara Stadium Pune 4.jpg|thumb|right|[[Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium]] at Gahunje, the home ground of Pune Warriors India from 2012 to 2013]]
On 28 March 2021, MCA hosted its 50th game.<ref name=reach/>


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
In October 2017 a stadium groundsman, Pandurang Salgaoncar, was sacked after video emerged of him allegedly agreeing to tamper with the [[wicket]] before a one-day international between [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2017–18|India and New Zealand]].
In 2017, Indian TV network ''[[India Today (TV channel)|India Today]]'' exposed this stadium's official pitch curator Salgaonkar on [[sting operation]], the network alleged Salgaonkar for malpractice before India vs New Zealand ODI match of [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2017–18|New Zealand tour of India]]. In response to that Mahrashtra Cricket Association sacked Salgaonkar from the job. According to  '''[[cricket.com.au]]''<nowiki/>',  the pitch curator showed batting pitch to the men around the Pune, which is clear breach of ICC rule to governing access to the Cricket pitch in international cricket matches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pune curator sacked in tampering scandal|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/pune-pitch-curator-sacked-sting-tampering-bcci-pandurang-salgaoncar-india-new-zealand-odi/2017-10-25|access-date=2021-11-13|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref> The second ODI went ahead on schedule after the pitch had been inspected by match referee [[Chris Broad (cricketer)|Chris Broad]]. The India Today footage of Salgaonkar speaking with a reporter, who was posing as a [[Bookmaker (gambling)|bookmaker]], was broadcast a few hours before the match.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41753622|title=India v New Zealand: Groundsman sacked after TV sting tampering claims|work=BBC Sport |access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref> India Today alleged that Salgaonkar shared information about the wicket to their undercover reporter about possible score and Salgaonkar was ready to tamper wicket for bounce. As per India Today their undercover reporter accompanied by Salgaonkar permitted to tapp, test walk and stamp with the feet to the pitch. The curator guaranteed to doctor the pitch according to demand.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-news-breaking-news-today-bollywood-cricket-business-politics|access-date=2021-11-13|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>


The sting operation was conducted by [[India Today (TV channel)|India Today TV]]. They captured Salgaoncar on camera allegedly stating he would prepare the pitch to suit two unnamed bowlers.
Salgaonkar was suspended for 6 months from the curator position by BCCI and ICC, after that he returned on the job at MCA as curator.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Redirect Notice|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-mystery-of-the-pune-pitch-1202916|url-status=|access-date=2021-11-13|website=www.google.com|date=8 October 2019 }}</ref>


The second ODI went ahead on schedule after the pitch had been inspected by match referee Chris Broad.
In 2017, Pune pitch used for the first test of [[Australian cricket team in India in 2017|India vs Australia series]] rated poor by ICC match referee [[Chris Broad (cricketer)|Chris Broad]] in his match report.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-28|title=Indian cricket and its history with poor pitches: Pune not an anomaly|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/indian-cricket-and-its-history-with-poor-pitches-pune-not-an-anomaly/story-Vly6l06FWnHVU27aldeWHJ.html|access-date=2021-11-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>


The India Today footage of Salgaoncar speaking with a reporter, who was posing as a [[Bookmaker (gambling)|bookmaker]], was broadcast a few hours before the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41753622|title=India v New Zealand: Groundsman sacked after TV sting tampering claims|website=BBC News|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
In 2018 [[Bombay High Court|Bombay High court]] restricted Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) to use [[Pavana River|Pavana river]] water for the maintenance of this stadium's ground. Bombay court gave this verdict in response to a [[Public interest litigation]] field by a [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]], Loksatta movement. Maharashtra government granted the permission to use the water of Pavana river for industrial purpose to MCA. The judges of Bombay High court said that, "We are shocked to note that for a period of six years, the state government has allowed the MCA to draw water from the Pavana river for industrial purposes when admittedly the MCA is not running any industry. The water is being used for the stadium” and to do so was illegal.<ref>{{Cite news|title=High Court bans use of Pavana water for IPL 2018 matches in Pune|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/high-court-bans-use-of-pavana-water-for-ipl-2018-matches-in-pune/story-w7KKT36K5mGSmuwR1yoQFK_amp.html}}</ref>


==Feature==
==Domestic cricket==
[[File:Sahara Stadium Pune 4.jpg|thumb|View from pavellion end.]]
The arena has hosted many domestic tournaments such as [[Ranji trophy]], [[IPL]] and [[Women's T20 Challenge]] etc. In December 2011 the MCA stadium hosted its first ever first class match, when Himachal Pradesh played against home team Maharashtra in [[2011–12 Ranji Trophy|2011-12 Ranji trophy]].<ref name=":3" /> In 2023 it hosted the [[2023 Maharashtra Premier League|inaugural season]] of the [[Maharashtra Premier League]] (MPL). The league has 6 teams, Maharashtra Cricket Association organise it.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/sports/arshin-kulkarni-hits-fastest-century-in-maharashtra-premier-league-history-hits-13-sixes-and-claimed-4-wickets-nashik-titans-win-puneri-bappa/722276 | title=Video: 6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6... 16 चेंडूत 90 धावा; महाराष्ट्र प्रीमियर लीगमध्ये नाशिकच्या मुलाची कमाल | date=20 June 2023 }}</ref> In January 2016, the stadium hosted Ranji trophy [[2015–16 Ranji Trophy#Final|final]]. <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/pune-to-host-ranji-trophy-final-279666-2015-12-30&ved=2ahUKEwj8gO6rz7uBAxU59zgGHei9CvAQFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw00vwm2UXY2qYA3GvBopvqn|website=India Today|title=Pune to host Ranji trophy final...}}</ref> It hosted the first semifinal of [[2017–18 Ranji Trophy|2017-18 Ranji]] between [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] and [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]], Delhi won the game by an innig and 26 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-2017-18-1118604/bengal-vs-delhi-1st-semi-final-1118702/full-scorecard&ved=2ahUKEwjH5rCI0buBAxU-yzgGHZZsBuIQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3yeLw14NroEdWenwpX3l9J|website=ESPN Cricinfo|title=Bengal Vs Delhi : Ranji trophy}}</ref> Before the venue was built, Neharu stadium in downtown hosted the domestic tournaments. 1930s-1990s [[Deccan Gymkhana Ground]] has hosted many first-class matches in the city. [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy's]] ground in Khadakwasala has also hosted first class games in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pune in ... |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/pune/pune-in-big-league-of-cricket-gahunje-stadium-hosts-maiden-test/amp_articleshow/57303434.cms&ved=2ahUKEwjs0qzs1buBAxWdzjgGHTDcB5wQFnoECBEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1PAiJ8U46-LAqpKfM9Qdy9 |website=Times of india}}{{dead link|date=September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MUM vs MAH Deccan Gymkhana ground, Pune February 16, 1935 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-1934-35-484880/maharashtra-vs-bombay-484954/live-cricket-score&ved=2ahUKEwjx3bmW1ruBAxXYxjgGHfWlA0oQFnoECDYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2hbmqSVywImNbv8zonajJP |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo ]]}}</ref> After inaugration in 2012, MCA stadium served as home venue of IPL franchise [[Sahara Pune Warriors]]. <ref name=":3" /> The arena also was allocated as home ground of [[Chennai Super Kings]] during an IPL season. <ref name=":4" /> It was home ground of [[Rising Pune Supergiant]] in 2016-17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 201... |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2017-1078425/rising-pune-supergiant-squad-1083999/series-squads&ved=2ahUKEwjotYfIhb6BAxWVTWwGHaDsA-IQFnoECDMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1MCCffQDb-SHEYmZgVYfBy |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Entire edition of [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 IPL]] was held in Maharashtra as a result MCA stadium hosted significant amount of games of it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2022 shedule |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-schedule-of-matches-venues-and-timings/amp_articleshow/90042975.cms&ved=2ahUKEwiU8cu0hL6BAxUX-TgGHWNyCd4QFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1sqVyAWE2v8oCGIZ92t3us |website=Times of india}}</ref>


The MPIC project included:
==Features==
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[[File:Subrato roy sahara stadium By Neha Tiwari 07.jpg|thumb|View of pavellion, grand stand from "hill end"]]
* A main 15 wicket match ground{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
* [[Bermuda-grass]] surface ground, which have pop-up sprinklers. For fast drainage of water its underground is made up 3 layers that is drainage layer of gravel, blinding layers composed of washed grit-sand and rootzone layer of silica sand, [[zeolite]], [[cocopeat]].<ref name=":2" />
* Adjacent practice ground with nets, for practice and smaller matches{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
* About 45,000 seats for patrons.<ref name=":3" />
* A members' pavilion and a media stand
* Additional facilities for 5,000 members including [[squash (sport)|squash]] and badminton courts, a [[human swimming|swimming pool]], [[spa]], restaurants and bars{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
* 80 corporate hospitality boxes{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
* A state-of-the-art indoor Cricket academy with residential accommodation for youth training schemes{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
* Parking for almost 3,500 cars and 12,000 two-wheelers.<ref name=":3" />


* A main 15 wicket match ground
== 2023 World Cup ==
* Adjacent practice ground with nets, for practice and smaller matches
The Maharashtra cricket association stadium is scheduled to host 5 matches of 2023 ICC World Cup including India–Bangladesh on 19 October. It is the first time that the arena will host the world cup. It was in contention to host [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 WC's]] games but was not able to do that due to construction delays. Pune city has hosted a game each in [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]] and [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996 World Cup]] between Sri Lanka–England and Kenya–West Indies respectively at the [[Swargate|Swargate's]] [[Nehru Stadium, Pune|Nehru stadium]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pune to host five ICC World Cup matches after 27 years of wait |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/maharashtra/pune-to-host-five-icc-world-cup-matches-after-27-years-of-wait/ |website=[[Lokmat|Lokmat Times]]}}</ref>
* Spectator seating for 37,406 grouped into 4 stands
* A Members' Pavilion and a media stand
* Additional facilities for 5,000 members including [[squash (sport)|squash]] and badminton courts, a [[human swimming|swimming pool]], [[spa]], restaurants and bars
* 80 corporate hospitality boxes
* A state-of-the-art indoor Cricket Academy with residential accommodation for youth training schemes
* Parking for almost 4,000 cars and 10,000 two-wheelers.<ref name="MCA Stadium">{{cite web|title=MCA|url=http://www.constructionupdate.com/News.aspx?nId=xkE33MUk2uTSfxRQM5ec0Q==|access-date=27 February 2013}}</ref>


==List of Centuries==
==Statistics==
===List of centuries===
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===Key===
===Key===
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* The column title '''Result''' refers to the player's team result
* The column title '''Result''' refers to the player's team result


===Test Centuries===
====Test centuries====


{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%"
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! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Inns. !! Opposing team !! Date !! Result
! No. !! Score !! Player !! Team !! Balls !! Inns. !! Opposing team !! Date !! Result
|-   
|-   
| 1 || 122 || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 105 || 2 || {{cr|ENG}} || 15 January 2017 || Won<ref name=odi3819>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034819/india-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17 |title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Pune, Jan 15 2017|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref>
| 1 || 122 || Virat Kohli || {{cr|IND}} || 105 || 2 || {{cr|ENG}} || 15 January 2017 || Won<ref name=odi3819>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034819/india-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17 |title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Pune, Jan 15 2017|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref>
|-   
|-   
| 2 || 120 || [[Kedar Jadhav]] || {{cr|IND}} || 76 || 2 || {{cr|ENG}} || 15 January 2017 || Won<ref name=odi3819 />
| 2 || 120 || [[Kedar Jadhav]] || {{cr|IND}} || 76 || 2 || {{cr|ENG}} || 15 January 2017 || Won<ref name=odi3819 />
|-   
|-   
| 3 || 107 || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 119 || 2 || {{cr|West Indies}} || 27 October 2018 || Lost<ref name=odi4062>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/scorecard/1157756/india-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-west-indies-in-india-2018-19 |title=3rd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of India at Pune, Oct 27 2018|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref>
| 3 || 107 || Virat Kohli || {{cr|IND}} || 119 || 2 || {{cr|West Indies}} || 27 October 2018 || Lost<ref name=odi4062>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/scorecard/1157756/india-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-west-indies-in-india-2018-19 |title=3rd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of India at Pune, Oct 27 2018|work=ESPN Cricinfo| access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 4 || 108 || [[KL Rahul]] || {{cr|IND}} || 114 || 1 || {{cr|ENG}} || 26 March 2021 || Lost<ref name=odi4283>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-1243394/full-scorecard |title=2nd ODI (D/N), Pune, Mar 26 2021, England tour of India|work=ESPNcricinfo| access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>
| 4 || 108 || [[KL Rahul]] || {{cr|IND}} || 114 || 1 || {{cr|ENG}} || 26 March 2021 || Lost<ref name=odi4283>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-1243394/full-scorecard |title=2nd ODI (D/N), Pune, Mar 26 2021, England tour of India|work=ESPNcricinfo| access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>
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|}


==List of Five Wicket Hauls==
===List of five wicket hauls===
{{Original research section|date=November 2021}}


===Key===
===Key===
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|| Won <ref name=test2250 />
|| Won <ref name=test2250 />
|-align="center"
|-align="center"
|scope="row"| 2 || [[Steve O'Keefe]] {{dagger}} {{double-dagger}} §|| {{dts|format=dmy|2017|2|23}} || {{cr|AUS}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|4}} || {{nts|15}} || {{nts|35}} || {{sort|6}} || {{nts|2.33}} || align=left |
|scope="row"| 2 || Steve O'Keefe {{dagger}} {{double-dagger}} §|| {{dts|format=dmy|2017|2|23}} || {{cr|AUS}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|4}} || {{nts|15}} || {{nts|35}} || {{sort|6}} || {{nts|2.33}} || align=left |
*[[Murali Vijay]]
*[[Murali Vijay]]
*[[Virat Kohli]]
*[[Virat Kohli]]
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|| Won <ref name=test2250 />
|| Won <ref name=test2250 />
|}
|}
==Gallery==
[[File:Sahara Stadium.jpg|thumb|MCA stadium from outside|center]]
==See also==
* [[Sports in Maharashtra]]
* [[Cricket in India]]
* [[Sports in India]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links ==
* [http://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/3/135/ hopkins]
*[http://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/3/135/ hopkins] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226082257/https://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/3/135/%20 |date=26 December 2018 }}
* [http://www.internationalsportsturf.com internationalsportsturf]


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