India, March 25 -- The Brisbane Cricket Ground, better known as The Gabba, is set to be demolished as part of the Queensland government's plan for the 2032 Olympics. The standout feature of the seven-year blueprint is the construction of a new 63,000-seater stadium that would cost AUD 3.8 billion which would act as the Olympic Stadium for the Games. While cricket will be continued to be hosted at the Gabba even after the new stadium becomes operational, it will be only "until post-2032", after which it will be demolished.

It would thus close the chapter on one of the most iconic venues in international cricket, particularly in Tests with the Australian men's team making a fortress of it over the years in the format. For Indian fans, it w...