The majority of Indians equate it with life, love, and religion. Similar to how Brazil and football are associated, cricket is associated with India. The game of cricket is dear to the hearts of the people of India. Get complete information on the Indian Cricket Grounds and their popularity.
The numerous world-class Cricket venues in India are a prime example of the game’s significance. The numerous cricket stadiums scattered throughout India’s major cities serve as evidence that cricket is the country’s most popular sport. These stadiums are managed by a number of state cricket associations under the direction of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
All of these cricket grounds in the nation were built in accordance with the guidelines established by the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to ICC, the three most crucial considerations in building a cricket ground are as follows:
- the width and length of the cricket field
- adequate facilities for cricket players’ practice and training,
- appropriate seating for spectators
The first cricket stadium in India originally opened its doors in 1864. The first official cricket stadium of India is located at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, one of the most well-known cricket fields in the nation. The “Lords of Asia” is another affectionate name for the stadium.
In 1917, Eden Garden hosted its first one-day game, and in 1934, it hosted its first Test match. Eden Gardens, which is run by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), can accommodate over 100,000 spectators. Additionally, it has the best cricketing amenities.
Indian Cricket Grounds List
The significant Indian Cricket Grounds are listed below:
- Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Indira Gandhi Stadium, Vijayawada
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Indira Priyadarshini Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Gandhi Stadium, Jalandhar
- Gymkhana Ground, Mumbai
- Green Park, Kanpur
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Built during the British Bombay era, the Brabourne Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Mumbai, Western India. Both the men’s and women’s cricket teams from Mumbai called it home. 50,000 people can fit there for sporting events. The Cricket Club of India is the property owner (CCI). Up until 2006, the 1983 Cricket World Cup trophy and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) offices were located in Brabourne’s North Stand. However, in 2006, both were relocated to the nearby Wankhede Stadium’s newly constructed Cricket Centre.
Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar
In the Indian state of Punjab, the Gandhi Stadium is part of the Gandhi Sports Complex Ground.
Cricket matches now take place there. The stadium, formerly known as the Alexandra Ground, was constructed in 1933. Punjab and North Zone, two domestic cricket teams in India, presently call it home. The stadium has hosted two one-day international matches, both of which were victories for the home team, India.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
The Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in New Delhi is home to the cricket venue known as Arun Jaitley Stadium. It was built in 1883 as the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, and because to its proximity to the Kotla fort, it is the second-oldest international cricket stadium in India still in use, behind Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
Indira Gandhi Stadium, Vijayawad
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh’s capital city of Vijayawada is home to the Indira Gandhi Stadium, formerly known as Municipal Stadium. On Sunday, November 24, 2002, the stadium played host to the only One-Day International between India and the West Indies. Additionally, a Women’s One-Day International (WODI) between England and Pakistan was played there in December 1997. England won by 230 runs.
Since the state’s division in June 2014, national celebrations like Independence Day, Republic Day, and other cultural events have been hosted here.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
India’s New Delhi is home to the multi-sport Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. It bears the name of India’s first prime minister. It is primarily a football and athletics venue with a seating capacity of 60,254. It was built to comply with the international standards for stadiums established by the International Association of Athletics Federations, the Asian Football Confederation, and the International Federation of Association Football (IAAF). According to seating capacity, it is the 103rd largest stadium in the world, the 27th largest stadium in Asia, and the fourth largest stadium in India.
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