Ghaziabad, Dec. 31 -- Work on the proposed international cricket stadium near Raj Nagar Extension is likely to gather pace in 2026 after several pending issues, including those related to the floor-area ratio (FAR), are resolved, officials of the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) said on Wednesday.

GDA officials shared the update during a press briefing at the authority's headquarters, where they outlined key achievements in 2025 and projects expected to progress in 2026.

The stadium, proposed at Motri near Raj Nagar Extension, will have a seating capacity of 55,000 and is planned in accordance with international standards. During the initial stages, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) had estimated the project cost at arou...