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{{Short description|Cricket stadium in Wayanad, India}}
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'''Krishnagiri Stadium''' is a cricket stadium in [[Wayanad]], [[Kerala]]. The stadium is located in [[Krishnagiri Village]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It holds up to 20,000 people, and at 2,100 feet above sea level, it is the highest-altitude stadium used exclusively for [[cricket]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Scenic Krishnagiri Stadium Warms up for First International Match|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Scenic-Krishnagiri-Stadium-Warms-up-for-First-International-Match/2015/08/03/article2954355.ece|accessdate = 2015-09-14}}</ref>
'''Krishnagiri Stadium''' is a cricket stadium in [[Wayanad]], [[Kerala]]. The stadium is located in [[Krishnagiri Village]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It holds up to 20,000 people, and at 2,100 feet above sea level, it is the highest-altitude stadium used exclusively for [[cricket]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Scenic Krishnagiri Stadium Warms up for First International Match|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Scenic-Krishnagiri-Stadium-Warms-up-for-First-International-Match/2015/08/03/article2954355.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114071652/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Scenic-Krishnagiri-Stadium-Warms-up-for-First-International-Match/2015/08/03/article2954355.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 November 2015|access-date = 2015-09-14}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


The stadium site was purchased in 2006, and the foundation stone was laid in 2009 by former Indian cricket players [[Robin Singh (cricketer, born 1963)|Robin Singh]] and [[Sunil Joshi]]. It was dedicated by Governor [[Nikhil Kumar]] at Krishnagiri in Wayanad in 2013.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/ReadMore/2635/wayanadu-cricket-stadium/E|title=Mathrubhumi: ReadMore -'Cricket fever soon to clutch Krishnagiri'|work=mathrubhuminews.in|access-date=23 August 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193931/http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/ReadMore/2635/wayanadu-cricket-stadium/E|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kcas-first-cricket-stadium-at-krishnagiri/article5473008.ece|title=KCA’s first cricket stadium at Krishnagiri|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/high-altitude-stadium-to-be-commissioned-in-wayanad-dist_775644.html|title=High Altitude stadium to be commissioned in Wayanad dist|work=Zee News}}</ref> The stadium has hosted four first-class matches, including two between [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[South Africa A cricket team|South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/10232_f.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|work=cricketarchive.com}}</ref>
The stadium site was purchased in 2006, and the foundation stone was laid in 2009 by former Indian cricket players [[Robin Singh (cricketer, born 1963)|Robin Singh]] and [[Sunil Joshi]]. It was dedicated by Governor [[Nikhil Kumar (governor)|Nikhil Kumar]] at Krishnagiri in Wayanad in 2013.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/ReadMore/2635/wayanadu-cricket-stadium/E|title=Mathrubhumi: ReadMore -'Cricket fever soon to clutch Krishnagiri'|work=mathrubhuminews.in|access-date=23 August 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193931/http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/ReadMore/2635/wayanadu-cricket-stadium/E|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kcas-first-cricket-stadium-at-krishnagiri/article5473008.ece|title=KCA's first cricket stadium at Krishnagiri|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/high-altitude-stadium-to-be-commissioned-in-wayanad-dist_775644.html|title=High Altitude stadium to be commissioned in Wayanad dist|work=Zee News}}</ref> The stadium has hosted four first-class matches, including two between [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[South Africa A cricket team|South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/10232_f.html|title=CA details|work=CricketArchive}}</ref>


== Features ==
== Features ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150828211459/http://english.manoramaonline.com/sports/cricket/baby-snake-in-krishnagiri-stadium.html Krishna Stadium]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150828211459/http://english.manoramaonline.com/sports/cricket/baby-snake-in-krishnagiri-stadium.html Krishna Stadium]
* [http://www.hotelgreatjubilee.in/wayanad-cricket-stadium.html Hotel Great Jubilee]
* [http://www.hotelgreatjubilee.in/wayanad-cricket-stadium.html Hotel Great Jubilee] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703102237/http://www.hotelgreatjubilee.in/wayanad-cricket-stadium.html |date=3 July 2017 }}
* [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/10232.html Cricket archive]
* [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/10232.html CricketArchive]
* [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/804003.html Cricinfo]
* [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/804003.html ESPNcricinfo]


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Latest revision as of 02:50, 29 December 2025


Krishnagiri Stadium
Krishnagiri Stadium
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LocationKrishnagiri, Wayanad, Kerala, India
Coordinates11°39′52″N 76°11′25″E / 11.664389°N 76.190197°E / 11.664389; 76.190197
OwnerKerala Cricket Association
Capacity20,000
SurfaceGrass (oval)
Construction
OpenedNovember 2013, 15; 12 years ago (15-11-2013)
Construction cost5 crore (US$700,000)

Krishnagiri Stadium is a cricket stadium in Wayanad, Kerala. The stadium is located in Krishnagiri Village in the Indian state of Kerala. It holds up to 20,000 people, and at 2,100 feet above sea level, it is the highest-altitude stadium used exclusively for cricket.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The stadium site was purchased in 2006, and the foundation stone was laid in 2009 by former Indian cricket players Robin Singh and Sunil Joshi. It was dedicated by Governor Nikhil Kumar at Krishnagiri in Wayanad in 2013.[2][3][4] The stadium has hosted four first-class matches, including two between India A and South Africa.[5]

Features[edit | edit source]

  • 11.5 acres
  • Two-foot slanted height accelerates drainage[2]
  • Grass viewing mound and a viewing gallery in the form of a sloped lawn for seating.[4]
  • Main coaching center for cricket in the state (Kerala).[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Scenic Krishnagiri Stadium Warms up for First International Match". Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Mathrubhumi: ReadMore -'Cricket fever soon to clutch Krishnagiri'". mathrubhuminews.in. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  3. Staff Reporter. "KCA's first cricket stadium at Krishnagiri". The Hindu.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "High Altitude stadium to be commissioned in Wayanad dist". Zee News.
  5. "CA details". CricketArchive.

External links[edit | edit source]

11°39′53.75″N 76°11′25.18″E / 11.6649306°N 76.1903278°E / 11.6649306; 76.1903278