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'''Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium''' is the main sports venue in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is used for several events, like [[association football]] and cricket. The stadium has hosted two [[first-class cricket|first-class]] matches in 1976 and 1981<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/1046_f.html First-class matches]</ref> between [[Madhya Pradesh cricket team|Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Rajasthan cricket team|Rajasthan]]<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/36/36713.html Scorecard]</ref> and between [[Madhya Pradesh cricket team|Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/41/41857.html Scorecards]</ref> | '''Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium''' is the main sports venue in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is used for several events, like [[association football]] and cricket. The stadium has hosted two [[first-class cricket|first-class]] matches in 1976 and 1981<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/1046_f.html First-class matches]</ref> between [[Madhya Pradesh cricket team|Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Rajasthan cricket team|Rajasthan]]<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/36/36713.html Scorecard]</ref> and between [[Madhya Pradesh cricket team|Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/41/41857.html Scorecards]</ref> | ||
== History == | |||
As originally planned, the stadium was to be built in Ranital. However, given the time and expense involved, the then [[District council (India)|District Council]] Chairman of [[Jabalpur]] City in 1956, [[Captain B P Tiwari]] decided to build a small stadium in Wright Town grounds.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Civic Affairs |first1=Government Archives |title=Citizen Press, 1956 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vfsmAQAAIAAJ&q=B+P+Tiwari+Jabalpur |access-date=15 May 2022 |work=Civic Affairs, Volume 3, Issues 7-12 |agency=University of California |issue=Volume 3, Issues 7-12 |publisher=University of California |date=January 1956}}</ref> Due to the death of [[Ravishankar Shukla]] in 1956, [[Captain B P Tiwari]], [[Ravishankar Shukla|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.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Encyclopedia Indica: A Compendium of Milestones |publisher=Pelican Creations International, 2009, University of Michigan |year=12 Aug 2010 |isbn=9788186738146 |edition=2010 |pages=1024}}</ref> | |||
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| Location | Wright Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°09′54″N 79°55′37″E / 23.165°N 79.927°ECoordinates: 23°09′54″N 79°55′37″E / 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 | |
Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium is the main sports venue in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is used for several events, 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]
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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.
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