Sharjah completes 300 international matches, becomes first stadium in the world to reach the milestone – India TV
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharjah completes 300 international matches, becomes first stadium in the world to reach the milestone – India TV

India TV News  

Sharjah Cricket Stadium became the first venue to host 300 international games as it was host to the first Afghanistan-Bangladesh first on Wednesday, November 6. It was the 253rd 50-over match at the venue and the 300th international game, a first for any venue in the history of the sport as Sharjah beat the likes of SCG, MCG and Lord's to get to the milestone. Most matches at a venue in international cricket 300 - Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah* 291 - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 287 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne 267 - Harare Sports Club, Harare 227 - Lord's Cricket Ground, London Bangladesh's Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Sharjah began its cricketing journey 40 years ago with the first-ever match being an ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Recently, Sharjah was one of the two hosts alongside Dubai for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after it got shifted from Bangladesh due to political unrest after being home to IPL in three seasons and hosting the men's event in 2021.

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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: A Tale of Revenge and Rising Stars
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: A Tale of Revenge and Rising Stars

India TV News  

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will clash in a three-match ODI series starting November 6. Afghanistan, making their maiden appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy, will be looking to avenge their previous loss to Bangladesh. Both teams have strong lineups, with Afghanistan boasting a potent bowling attack led by Rashid Khan and a batting line-up featuring experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and …

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Pitch Report
9 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Pitch Report

India TV News  

After a riveting T20I series, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to take on each other in a three-match ODI series with the series opener slated to be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. The visitors have recalled fast bowler Lahiru Kumara to their squad for the series against the Bangla Tigers whereas emerging …

UAE v AFG pitch report: How will surface at Sharjah play for 3rd T20I?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UAE v AFG pitch report: How will surface at Sharjah play for 3rd T20I?

India TV News  

Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to host the third and final T20I of the three-match series between United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. Afghanistan rode on the century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first T20I to post 203 runs in 20 overs and then restricted the hosts to 131 runs winning the match by a margin of 72 runs. UAE though …

UAE vs AFG Pitch report: How will surface at Sharjah cricket stadium play in 1st T20I?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UAE vs AFG Pitch report: How will surface at Sharjah cricket stadium play in 1st T20I?

India TV News  

Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates will face each other in the first of three-match T20I series starting from December 29. The ground is pretty much short and witnessed a lot of high-scoring matches especially during the Indian Premier League in 2020 when the tournament was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 pandemic. Sharjah Pitch Report - T20I numbers game …

BAN vs AFG Asia Cup: Gaddafi Stadium pitch report, records, probable playing XI for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
1 year, 3 months ago

BAN vs AFG Asia Cup: Gaddafi Stadium pitch report, records, probable playing XI for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

India TV News  

BAN vs AFG Asia Cup: Bangladesh and Afghanistan are set to battle it out in the fourth match of Asia Cup 2023 in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Bangladesh suffered a five-wicket loss against Sri Lanka in their first Group A fixture and a loss in the second game will knock them out of competition. BAN vs AFG Pitch report Gaddafi Stadium …

PAK vs NZ, 4th ODI: Pitch Report to Records - Here's everything to know about National Stadium, Karachi
1 year, 7 months ago

PAK vs NZ, 4th ODI: Pitch Report to Records - Here's everything to know about National Stadium, Karachi

India TV News  

Pakistan will host struggling New Zealand in the fourth ODI match at Karachi's National Stadium on Friday, May 5. After dominating the first two ODIs in Rawalpindi, Pakistan continued their good run of form in 50-over cricket with another impressive all-round win on Karachi's balanced surface. The average first innings score here is 235 with teams batting first winnings 31 …

Iconic Sharjah stadium stand named after Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

Iconic Sharjah stadium stand named after Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday

The Hindu  

An iconic Sharjah cricket stadium stand has been renamed after Sachin Tendulkar in a special ceremony in the UAE, honouring the Indian cricket legend on his 50th birthday on April 24. A special ceremony held on Monday marked the naming of the stand incidentally around the time the master blaster celebrated his 50th birthday. However, his 7 at Sharjah Cricket …

Sharjah specials: First Asia Cup match, Sachin’s ‘Desert Storm’, Miandad’s last-ball six and more
2 years, 3 months ago

Sharjah specials: First Asia Cup match, Sachin’s ‘Desert Storm’, Miandad’s last-ball six and more

The Hindu  

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will surpass the Sydney Cricket Ground with its 281st international match during the Asia Cup 2022 Super Four on Saturday. Austral-Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan Final, Sharjah, April 18, 1986 It was yet another showdown in Sharjah and this time Javed Miandad had the last laugh with a last-ball six off Chetan Sharma. | Photo Credit: …

Cricket grounds to host most international matches: Sharjah crosses Sydney with 281st match in Asia Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Cricket grounds to host most international matches: Sharjah crosses Sydney with 281st match in Asia Cup

The Hindu  

The Sharjah Cricket Ground will equal the Sydney Cricket Ground for having hosted the most international cricket matches on Friday with Pakistan facing Hong Kong in an Asia Cup 2022 match. | Photo Credit: Getty Images 279 - Melbourne Cricket Ground : The colossal ‘MCG’ stadium in Australia has hosted 279 international matches till now; 114 Tests, 149 ODIs and …

Sharjah: A desert storm of cricket memories
2 years, 3 months ago

Sharjah: A desert storm of cricket memories

The Hindu  

“What a six, what a six, it’s way down the ground, it’s bouncing around on the roof.” For Indian cricket fans of a certain vintage, the voice of Tony Greig on commentary added to the theatrics as Sachin Tendulkar transformed into a divinity at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium — one of the venues for Asia Cup 2022 — raking in …

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan help visitors defeat hosts by seven wickets
2 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan help visitors defeat hosts by seven wickets

Firstpost  

Gurbaz hit an unbeaten 106 off 110 balls to power Afghanistan to 193-3 in 40.1 overs after Rashid’s 3-37 helped the visitors bowl out Bangladesh for 192 runs in 46.5 overs Chittagong, Bangladesh: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan starred as Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third one-day international to avoid a whitewash in the three-match series on …

Sharjah to Witness the Comeback of Legendary Cricketers
2 years, 9 months ago

Sharjah to Witness the Comeback of Legendary Cricketers

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharjah to witness the comeback of Legendary Cricketers, says Aslam Gurukkal. Aslam Gurukkal and his friends hosting the Friendship Cup UAE cricket tournament at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a top opportunity for cricket fans to watch incredible contests. CEO and Managing Director of Arba Sports Service LLC, Aslam Gurukkal has decided to host the Friendship Cup UAE at the …

IPL 2021: Sharjah cricket stadium announces major upgrades
3 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2021: Sharjah cricket stadium announces major upgrades

Hindustan Times  

The Sharjah cricket stadium, which will host 10 IPL matches before the T20 World Cup, has announced major upgrades in the run-up to the lucrative league, which will be played from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates. IPL 2021: Sharjah cricket stadium announces major upgrades The first half of the IPL 2021 was played in India earlier this year, …

IPL 2021: Sharjah cricket stadium announces major upgrades
3 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2021: Sharjah cricket stadium announces major upgrades

The Hindu  

The Sharjah cricket stadium, which will host 10 Indian Premier League matches before the T20 World Cup, has announced major upgrades in the run-up to the lucrative league, which will be played from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates. READ : IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer lands in Dubai, to train alone before DC squad checks in "The newly re-laid …

Sharjah likely to host Women’s T20 Challenge fixtures- Sports News
4 years, 3 months ago

Sharjah likely to host Women’s T20 Challenge fixtures- Sports News

The Hindu  

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is likely to host the Women’s T20 Challenge, scheduled to be played between November 1 and 10. On Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Sourav Ganguly visited the Sharjah stadium - which will visit 12 Indian Premier League matches - for a routine inspection, along with IPL Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel, …

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