Green Park Stadium to get Super-Fast Drainage System: Ground Ready in 15 Mins Post-Rain!

• Kanpur's Green Park Stadium to install a super-fast drainage system with a budget of 45 crore rupees.
• The new sub-surface aeration and vacuum-powered system can make the ground playable in just 15 minutes after heavy rain.
• The system boasts a capacity to absorb approximately 10,000 liters of water per minute, using geo-fabric cloth and modern surface materials.
• This upgrade aims to resolve long-standing issues of waterlogging and match delays that have plagued the stadium.
• The plan was formulated after the India-Bangladesh Test match in 2024, where rain affected play, leading to scrutiny of the existing drainage.