Ravishankar Shukla Stadium
Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium is the main sports venue in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is used for several sports, like association football and cricket. The stadium has hosted two first-class matches in 1976 and 1981[2] between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan[3] and between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.[4]
| Location | Wright Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23.165°N 79.927°E |
| Owner | Jabalpur Municipal Corporation |
| Operator | Jabalpur Municipal Corporation |
| Capacity | 15,000[1] |
| Opened | 1956 |
| Tenants | |
| Madhya Pradesh cricket team Madhya Pradesh football team Pride Sports FC (formerly) | |
History
As originally planned, the stadium was to be built in Ranital. However, given the time and expense involved, the then District Council Chairman of Jabalpur City in 1956, Captain B P Tiwari decided to build a small stadium in Wright Town grounds.[5] Due to the death of Ravishankar Shukla in 1956, Captain B P Tiwari, Shukla's close aide, decided to name the stadium and adjacent sports facilities after him. The Ravishankar Shukla stadium was established as a result of this.[6]
First-class
List of First-class matches played at Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium
| Team (A) | Team (B) | Winner | Margin | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | Rajasthan | Madhya Pradesh | By 6 Wickets | 2011 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | Drawn | 2011 | |
See also
References
- World Stadium
- First-class matches
- Scorecard
- Scorecards
- Civic Affairs, Government Archives (January 1956). "Citizen Press, 1956". Civic Affairs, Volume 3, Issues 7-12. No. Volume 3, Issues 7-12. University of California. University of California. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- Encyclopedia Indica: A Compendium of Milestones (2010 ed.). Pelican Creations International, 2009, University of Michigan. 12 August 2010. p. 1024. ISBN 9788186738146.