The First Direct Arena is an entertainment-focused indoor arena located in the Arena Quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is the first in the United Kingdom to have a fan-shaped orientation.The arena officially opened on 4 September 2013, with Sir Elton John, playing to an audience of 12,000. Bruce Springsteen had, however, held the first concert on 24 July 2013, with an audience of 13,000. The arena's opening season in 2013 later included acts including Kaiser Chiefs, Rod Stewart, Status Quo and Depeche Mode.The building was named the "best new venue in the world" in 2014 by the Stadium Business Awards. Read More
England skipper Jos Buttler credited openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy for the successful 337 run-chase in the second ODI against India here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. ...
England batsman Liam Livingstone is all geared up to take on India in his debut ODI on Friday and said it is a great chance for him to test himself against one of the best teams in the world. ...
England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the final two ODIs of the ongoing series against India in Pune because of an injury sustained during the first ODI. ...