Sargodha Cricket Stadium

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Sargodha Cricket Stadium
Sargodha Stadium
Ground information
Location Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates 32°30′3″N74°33′14″E / 32.50083°N 74.55389°E / 32.50083; 74.55389
Establishment1940
Capacity20,000
Owner Pakistan Cricket Board
OperatorSargodha Division Cricket Association
Tenants Sargodha cricket team
End names
Pavilion End
Railway End
International information
Only ODI11 Jan 1992:
Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan v Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka
Team information
Sargodha cricket team (2003 present)
As of 10 October 2003
Source: Cricinfo

Sargodha Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. It is primarily used for cricket matches. It was established in 1940 and presently has a seating capacity of 20,000. It hosted its first One Day International in 1992 against Sri Lanka. It is located within walking distance of the University of Sargodha and is part of the Local Sports and Entertainment Precinct.

Contents

The stadium had its first game in 1954. The open-air stadium is also famous for its role in the development of local cricket. Many youngsters attend practice sessions in the stadium/ The stadium also plays host to many local events such as sports functions by universities, colleges and schools.

Tenants

Sargodha Cricket Stadium is home ground of the Sargodha cricket team that is a first-class cricket team that represents Sargodha Division in Punjab Province in Pakistan. They competed in Pakistan's first-class tournaments between 1961–62 and 2002–03.

Other events

Sargodha Cricket Stadium has also hosted other events, including a picket by PTI's Chairman, former cricketer and the present Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan and by some other famous leaders too, and also hosts major musical concerts. [1]

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References

  1. "Imran Khan joins Sargodha jalsa | SAMAA".