The MCA Stadium in Pune is set to become the 25th Test venue in India and third to host its maiden Test this season after Indore and Rajkot.
Inaugurated in 2012, the stadium covers an area of 35 acres and has sitting capacity of more than 37 thousand with additional facilities for 5,000 members including squash and badminton courts, a swimming pool, spa, restaurants and bars.
The stadium and the seating arrangement have been designed in such a way that an unobstructed view is assured from each location.
The first ODI in MCA Pune was also played between Ind and Aus on 13 october, 2013.The stadium will also be the home ground for Smith led Rising Pune Supergiants in upcoming IPL.