Which is the biggest cricket stadium in Kolkata?
Eden Gardens
The hallowed turf of Eden Gardens is located in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal in India. Also known as the home of Indian cricket, it is the country’s oldest stadium and also, the largest in terms of capacity.
Who donated land for Kolkata cricket stadium?
According to popular culture, Babu Rajchandra Das, the then zamindar (landlord) of Kolkata, had gifted one of his biggest gardens besides the river Hooghly, to Viceroy Lord Auckland Eden and his sister Emily Eden after they helped him by saving his 3rd daughter from a fatal disease.
Which is the fastest cricket pitch in the world?
Jeff Thomson bowled his fastest ball at 160.4 kmph on the fastest pitch in the world at Perth against the West Indies in 1975 series. The fastest delivery that has ever been officially recorded clocked in at 101.8 mph and was bowled by Mohammed Sami of Pakistan during a match against India.
Who owns the land of Eden Garden?
Wikipedia:WikiProject Cricket/Eden Gardens
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Establishment | 1865 |
| Capacity | 90,000 |
| Owner | India |
| Operator | Cricket Association of Bengal |
How did Eden Gardens stadium get its name?
The stadium gets its name from the Eden Gardens, one of the oldest parks in Kolkata, adjacent to the stadium, designed in 1841 and named after the Eden sisters of Lord Auckland, the then Governor-General of India.
How many times has Eden Gardens hosted the Cricket World Cup?
Eden Gardens has hosted 6 Cricket World Cup matches in 1987 (2), 1996 (1), 2011 (3). The stadium hosted 5 T20I matches during 2016 ICC World Twenty20. The stadium hosted 2 Women’s Cricket World Cup matches – one each in 1978 and 1997 and one Women T20I match during the 2016 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 tournament.
What is the capacity of Eden Gardens in Delhi?
The stadium currently has a capacity of 68,000. On 22 November 2019, the venue hosted the first ever day/night Test match in India during the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Eden Gardens is often referred to as home of Indian cricket.
Who does Eden Garden now have a stand in memory of?
^ “Eden Garden now has a stand in memory of Indian Army bravehearts”. Hindustan Times. 28 April 2017. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017. ^ Premachandran, Dileep. “Time to get the Eden roar going across India”.