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Iconic 42,000 capacity stadium where England have lost seven of nine matches played there to be demolished
@Source: thesun.co.uk
AN ICONIC stadium where England have a horror record is set to be demolished.
Australia's The Gabba cricket ground has hosted matches since 1895.
But the historic venue is set to be knocked down in 2032, with the action in Brisbane moving to a state-of-the-art 60,000-seater stadium being built in the Victoria Park area of the city.
There were plans to modernise The Gabba but they were scrapped due to cost concerns.
England will be relieved to see the back of the arena as they have nightmare memories there.
At the venue, England have lost seven of their last nine games, including a shocking nine-wicket defeat in 2021.
The 42,000-seater stadium has hosted 67 men's Tests over the years and it was often used for The Ashes opener.
But for the 2025/26 event between England and Australia, it will be the stadium for the second Test from December 4 to 8.
Brisbane hosts the Olympics in 2032 and chiefs would like to see The Gabba say farewell by hosting the gold medal matches.
Cricket will be reintroduced to the Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
Queensland politician David Crisafulli said: "Wouldn't it be amazing to see the Australian cricket team win gold at an Olympic final? The Gabba's swansong.
"The Gabba is at its end of life. It hasn't been well maintained, and we do need a stadium to host this great show and there is an opportunity for legacy play."
Housing will be built on the site once it has been demolished.
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