As part of our Inside Story on the HPCA in Dhramsala, Sport360 looks at five other grounds in world cricket that are known for their beauty.
Queenstown Event Centre, NZ
Established: 1997
It is located between the foot of the Remarkables and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. The Queenstown airport’s runway nearby affords amazing views of large aircraft taking off and landing.
Asgiriya Stadium, Sri Lanka
Established: 1915
Capacity: 10,300
International games: 22 Tests, six ODIs
The only Test ground which is owned by a secondary school, Trinity College, it is on the top a mountain and the city of Kandy lies below. It is normal to witness fluffy white clouds sail over the players’ heads during matches.
Arnos Vale, St Vincent
Established: 1981
Capacity: 18,000
International games: Three Tests, 23 ODIs, 2 T20Is
Also known as the ‘Playing Fields’ the stadium is close to the Caribbean sea and provides a fantastic background with green tropical cliffs in the vicinity.
Newlands, South Africa
Established: 1888
Capacity: 25,000
International games: 53 Tests, 37 ODIs, 14 T20Is
Under the shadow of one of Cape Town’s striking natural features – Table Mountain – and blessed with cool Mediterranean weather, there are few better places in the world to watch a game of cricket.
New Road, Worcester, England
Established: 1896
Capacity: 4,500
International games: Three ODIs
The home ground of Worcestershire County is situated on the west bank of the River Severn with spires of the Worcester Cathedral at the other end providing a stunning backdrop.