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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Also, or formerly, known as Visaka International Cricket Stadium Ground, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is the principal cricket ground in Hyderabad, India and is the home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). It is located in Uppal, an eastern suburb of the city. It can hold up to 40,000 spectators presently and extends across 16 acres (65,000 m2) of land. The previous capacity was 55,000 - it was reduced to 40,000 for the Indian Premier League matches. The ends are named Pavilion End and North End.
KEY STATS
- Established 2004
- Named after Late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India
- Floodlights: Six towers, completed April 7, 2008
- End names Pavilion End, North End
- Home team Deccan Chargers (India)
- First ODI India v South Africa - Nov 16, 2005
- Last ODI India v Australia - Oct 5, 2007
The
name "Hyderabad" reportedly had its origins in an affair between
Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah and a local Telugu courtesan named Bhagmati.
Hyderabad is well connected to all parts of the country by air, rail and road. more...
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