Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium

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Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium
Ground information
LocationSonawar Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Coordinates34°4′19.30″N 74°50′4.92″E / 34.0720278°N 74.8347000°E / 34.0720278; 74.8347000
Establishment1983
Capacityn/a
OwnerJammu and Kashmir Cricket Association
OperatorJammu and Kashmir Cricket Association
TenantsIndian Cricket Team
Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (1983-)
International information
First ODI13 October 1983:
 India v  West Indies
Last ODI9 September 1986:
 India v  Australia
As of 31 March 2014
Source: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Cricinfo

Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Srinagar. It is home to the JKCA and Jammu and Kashmir cricket team which represents the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments in the country. National Cricket Academy is currently constructing an indoor complex at the stadium.[1]

International cricket[edit]

The venue has hosted two One Day International matches. In the first match India played West Indies on 13 October 1983. India batted first, but the match was affected due to the protests by Kashmiris digging the pitch during the lunch interval. When the match resumed, rain and dust storms affected the play, and India scored 176 all out. West Indies scored 108 for no loss in 22.4 overs before rain ended play, and West Indies were declared winners as the revised target was 81 in 22 overs. Desmond Haynes (West Indies), who scored 55 not out, was named Man of the Match.[2]

In the second match India took on Australia on 9 September 1986.[3] India batted first, and a superb 52 off 56 balls by Sunil Gavaskar helped India score 222 for 8. In reply Australia achieved the target with 3 wickets in hand and 6 balls to go. Allan Border scored 90 not out off 106 balls and was named Man of the Match.[4][5]

Use by the security forces and other activities[edit]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium, in Srinagar on 7 November 2015

The venue was occupied by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for 18 years during which the city has seen a lot of militant violence.

The National Conference held a special session at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in 2002 to elect a new president.[6] In 2003, then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed a rally at the ground which was attended by 20,000 people.[7] On 7 November 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium, in Srinagar. The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was also present.[8]

Revamp[edit]

In November 2007, the CRPF decided to vacate the venue. The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association has planned to renovate the stadium. First-class cricket resumed there in 2009.[9] The Final of 2021 Swarnim Vijay Varsh Kashmir Premier League was played between Badgam Braves and Shahi Shopian at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar on 29 August 2021.[10]

Name change proposal[edit]

There has been talk of changing the name of the stadium to "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium".[11][12] However this has not been implemented by the government.[13][14]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Five indoor wickets to be constructed in Kashmir". Zee News. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  2. ↑ India v West Indies, Srinagar 1983-84
  3. ↑ India v Australia, Srinagar 1986-87
  4. ↑ K.R. Wadhwaney (1 December 2005). Indian Cricket Controversies. Ajanta Books International. p. 332. ISBN 978-8128801136. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  5. ↑ Victoria Schofield (18 January 2003). Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and the Unending War. I. B. Tauris. p. 132. ISBN 978-1860648984. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Omar Abdullah elected NC president". The Economic Times. 23 June 2002. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  7. ↑ "PM extends 'hand of friendship' to Pakistan". The Hindu. 19 April 2003. Archived from the original on 12 June 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  8. ↑ "2015 public rally".
  9. ↑ "Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir team returns to Srinagar after three-year wait".
  10. ↑ "Kashmir Premier League 2021 concludes in Srinagar".
  11. ↑ Kathju, Junaid (4 November 2019). "Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium Likely to be Renamed after Sardar Patel". The Wire. Retrieved 22 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ Ahmad, Mudasir (19 November 2019). "Kashmir May Be the Latest Target of Centre's Name-Changing Spree". The Wire. Retrieved 22 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ↑ Huda, Kashif-ul (15 March 2020). "Govt's name-changing spree in Kashmir "too small an issue" for people". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  14. ↑ "Independence Day: 100-ft Tricolour hoisted in Srinagar; no internet suspension for first time". The New Indian Express. PTI. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 34°4′19.30″N 74°50′4.92″E / 34.0720278°N 74.8347000°E / 34.0720278; 74.8347000

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