Gavaskar was happy to see the lift in the commentary box of Green Park. Gavaskar was happy to see the lift of Green Park’s commentary box: Ravi Shastri thanked BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla – Kanpur News

Sep 28, 2024 Divya Bharat

Former players were very happy to see the lift installed in the media center of Greenpark Stadium. After several decades of demand, lifts have finally started running in the media center. When Sunil Gavaskar reached Greenpark Stadium during the India Bangladesh Test match, he

At the same time, Ravi Shastri also praised the lift and then he also thanked BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla.

The lift was made by Smart City

This lift built by Smart City was demanded by Sunil Gavaskar (Little Master) about 8 years ago. At that time there was Akhilesh Yadav’s government. Akhilesh had also talked about installing a lift, but after the government left, the whole matter was put on hold.

Demand was raised in 2016

When India’s 500th Test match was being played between India and New Zealand at Green Park in November 2016, the commentators were left breathless to reach the commentary box, because the commentary box is situated on the third floor. For this reason, Sunil Gavaskar had talked about installing a lift here. After Akhilesh’s government left, no one paid attention to this.

After this, the then Divisional Commissioner of Kanpur, Dr. Rajshekhar had decided to install a lift under Smart City. During this time, when the contract for installing the lift was given to the company, many problems arose regarding the budget and the work was even stopped midway. Finally, after a lot of struggle, this lift is ready.

Sunil Gavaskar has deep connection with Kanpur Whenever Sunil Gavaskar came to Green Park to commentate, he definitely teased the relationship between himself and Kanpur. He said that Kanpur is our in-laws’ house. That’s why we have a deep connection with this place, whenever Kanpur gets any achievement, I feel very happy.

Lift built at a cost of Rs 72 lakh On 29 November 2021, during the Test match between India and New Zealand, Sunil Gavaskar performed the bhoomi pujan of the lift. This lift has been built under Smart City at a cost of Rs 72 lakh. Its special thing is that if this lift is not used for 15 to 20 minutes, it automatically switches off. This reduces electricity consumption.

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