Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sonawar Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Establishment | 1983 |
| Capacity | n/a |
| Owner | Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association |
| Operator | Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association |
| Tenants |
Indian Cricket Team Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (1983-) |
| International information | |
| First ODI |
13 October 1983: India v  West Indies |
| Last ODI |
9 September 1986: India v  Australia |
|
As of 31 March 2014 Source: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Cricinfo | |
Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium (Hindi: शेर ए कश्मीर स्टेडियम Urdu: شیر کشمیر اسٹیڈیم) is a cricket stadium located in Srinagar. It is home to the JKCA and Jammu and Kashmir cricket team which represents the Indian state 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
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. Spectators cheered India's defeat with cries of "Pakistan Zindabad".[4][5]
Occupation by security forces and other activities
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, in fact the windows of the dressing room have been shattered due to gunfire.
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]
Revamp
In November 2007, the CPRF decided to vacate the venue. The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association has planned to renovate the stadium. First-class cricket resumed there in 2009.
References
- ↑ "Five indoor wickets to be constructed in Kashmir". Zee News. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ↑ India v West Indies, Srinagar 1983-84
- ↑ India v Australia, Srinagar 1986-87
- ↑ K.R. Wadhwaney (1 December 2005). Indian Cricket Controversies. Ajanta Books International. p. 332. ISBN 978-8128801136. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Omar Abdullah elected NC president". The Economic Times. 23 June 2002. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ↑ "PM extends `hand of friendship' to Pakistan". The Hindu. 19 April 2003. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
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Coordinates: 34°4′19.30″N 74°50′4.92″E / 34.0720278°N 74.8347000°E