1983-2011 Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Unruly fans damage imported chairs at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium within a week of its first IPL game, leaving Maharashtra Cricket Association to bear a loss of Rs 3,80,000 The Maharashtra Cricket AssociationÃÔ (MCA) Subrata Roy Sahara cricket stadium near Mumbai-Pune Expressway is already the most expensive cricket stadium in the country, at Rs 300 crore. And within a week since it held its first big game Pune Warriors India vs Kings XI Punjab on April 8, the cost has just gone up, thanks to some unruly and wild behaviour by the crowd. Nearly 200 chairs, all imported from Australia, were broken by spectators, who chose to stand and even, dance on them at times. Å´uch conduct is really painful for an association to bear. The stadium has been built after efforts of several years and we treat this stadium as our child, MCA president Ajay Shirke told MiD DAY. The chairs, specifically made to make sitting very comfortable, have an upward inclination, which broke due to the unruly crowd. During the testing of the chairs, the company had assured the MCA that they would be unbreakable even if it were smashed repeatedly by a hammer. ŵhe renowned Australian company had done a lot of scientific research before making these chairs. However, our people have shown their ability to challenge any scientific research, remarked an MCA official, who didnÃÕ want to be named. ŧortunately, we had spare chairs with us, so we could replace them before our next home game, the official added. With each chair costing Rs 1,900, the damage itself has cost MCA Rs 3,80,000. Add to that, a couple of commode chairs broken in the public toilet and an ÃÂccidental damage to the dressing room door (worth Rs 4,50,000) by Kings XI Punjab batsman Paul Valthaty. ŪtÃÔ our sincere request to the public to treat this stadium as their home, and handle this asset with a lot of love and care, Shirke said. With Pune Warriors India and Chennai Super Kings preparing for their battle here today, MCA officials are busy planning for Sunday morning, praying that the damage is, at least, kept to a minimum. http://www.mid-day.com/sports/2012/apr/140412-sports-Unruly-crowd-behavior-leaves-MCA-poorer.htm :giggle:
bulbul Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Some where i read some ICFr went to watch the match and one poaster abesnt during match here... If police wanted they can check last weeks posts and book few people easily
King Khan Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Why do they needed chairs at all?! First they should research on that. Not all spectator behaive civilized everywhere in India. Board should have planned spend accordingly to the evironment. Such a waste!
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