Mahatma Gandhi Stadium

Mahatma Gandhi Stadium
Tamil Nadu
Ground information
LocationSalem, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates11°39′37″N 78°09′12″E / 11.6602°N 78.1533°E / 11.6602; 78.1533
Establishment1972
Capacityn/a
End names
n/a
Team information
Tamil Nadu cricket team (1967-1992)
As of 22 August, 2015
Source: Ground profile

Mahatma Gandhi Stadium is a sports stadium in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The stadium has hosted seven first-class matches[1] from 1973 when Tamil Nadu cricket team played against Kerala cricket team.[2] The ground hosted its last first-class matches[3] in 1992 when Tamil Nadu cricket team played against Andhra cricket team. The stadium was named after the famous Indian activist of the same name.

The stadium was established in 1972 which managed and owned by Sports Authority of India. As condition of stadium was not very good and there was no renovation was done since it was built. But in 2013, Government of Tamil Nadu decided to renovate the stadium by sanctioned Rs. 1 crore off which Rs. 60 lakhs will be used for 400 m athletic track, a football ground, grass lawns, and a walker's path and Volleyball, basketball courts and infrastructure including toilet facilities will be improved.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ First-class cricket
  2. ^ Scorecard
  3. ^ Scorecard
  4. ^ SDAT
  5. ^ Mahatma Gandhi stadium in Salem to be renovated
  6. ^ Sport Development Authority of Tamil Nadu


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