Sealed Chepauk Stands Set to be Reopened for IPL as MCC Gym Demolition Begins

Chennai: Work has commenced on demolition of the gymnasium at the Madras Cricket Club (MCC), which will pave the way for re-opening the sealed ‘I’, ‘J’ and ‘K’ stands at the M A Chidambaram stadium here for the upcoming IPL.

The three stands were sealed after the 2011 World Cup owing to various issues, depriving the city the opportunity to host matches at various events, including the World T20 in 2016 and the IPL final in 2019.

An exception was made when the stands were opened for an India-Pakistan ODI back in 2012.