Interesting Facts about Cricket Ground around the World

Cricket grounds around the world are special places where heroes are made and dreams come true. These green fields, filled with cheering fans, are the stage for many unforgettable moments. Each ground, with its own history and feel, hosts exciting matches which often times go down in history. From the famous Lord's in London to the lively Wankhede in Mumbai, cricket grounds are where the heart of the game beats, inspiring everyone with their lasting beauty and spirit.

So, in this article by ZAP, let's explore some interesting facts about various cricket grounds around the world. 

10 interesting facts about Cricket grounds in the world  

1. The Eden Gardens Cricket Ground is also known as the Mecca of Indian cricket. The ground has the capacity of 68,000 and is owned and operated by Cricket Association of Bengal. 
2. Arun Jaitley Stadium was earlier called Feroz Shah Kotla stadium and before that it was called Willington Pavilion. It is one of the smallest grounds of India with a capacity of 35,200.
3. HPCA Stadium is the first stadium in India to have Ryegrass. This type of grass has the ability to recover quickly from damage and tear. They give the leather ball a good bounce. 
4. India has the most Test cricket grounds in the world, that is, 28. BCCI is the chief body which owns and operates most of these stadiums along with the respective state associations.
5. Lord’s Cricket Ground, London is considered the world's oldest cricket ground. Thomas Lord established the original ground in 1787 in Marleybone and the first match was played between Middlesex and Essex.
6. The bell located in Lord’s Cricket Ground is rung to signify the start of the play and it is a great honor for an individual to get invited for the same. 
7. Melbourne Cricket Ground was taken over by US Troops in World War 2 and they named it as “Camp Murphy”.
8. Melbourne Cricket Ground holds the record for having highest light towers. The light tower system comprises six light towers which stand approximately 75m high.
9. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium was built in 105-106 days, and though temporary, is one of the fastest built cricket stadiums in the world. The construction started on February 18, 2024 and was ready by the start of 2024 T20 World Cup.
10. Since 1971, a total 219 grounds have been used as ODI venues. The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago was the most recent venue when India toured West Indies in 2023.

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