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{{Use Indian English|date = February 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date = February 2020}}
{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
| name = Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
| surface = Grass
| surface = Grass
| dimensions =  
| dimensions =  
| seating_capacity = 5000–25,000<ref name=":2"/>
| seating_capacity = 15,000–25,000<ref name=":2"/>
| tenants =  
| tenants =  
| former_names =  
| former_names =  
| construction_cost = ₹3 crore (US$420,000)<ref name="cost" />
| construction_cost = ₹3 crore (US$420,000)<ref name="cost" />
| operator = SCF, [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association|TNCA]]
| operator = Salem Cricket Foundation, [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]
| image = SCF Stadium.jpg
| image = File:Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium.jpg
| owner = Salem Cricket Foundation (SCF)
| owner = Salem Cricket Foundation
| opened = {{Start date|2020|2|10}}
| opened = {{Start date|2020|2|10}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|11.646604|78.363630|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|11.646599|78.362975|display=inline,title}}
| location = [[Salem district|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| location = [[Salem district|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| website = {{url|salemdca.com}}
| website = {{URL|salemdca.com}}
| broke_ground = 2015
| broke_ground = 2015
| field_shape = Circular
| field_shape = Circular
| logo_image =  
| logo_image =  
| acreage = 16 Acres
| acreage = 16 Acres
| embedded = {{infobox cricket ground|embed=yes
| embedded = {{infobox cricket ground
|embed=yes
|ground_name = SCF Stadium
|ground_name = SCF Stadium
|establishment = 2020
|establishment = 2020
|floodlights = Yes
|tenants = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]]<br />[[Salem Spartans]]
|tenants = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]]<br />[[Salem Spartans]]
|nickname = Salem Stadium <br />
|nickname = Salem Stadium
|end1 = N Srinivasan Pavilion End
|end1 = N Srinivasan Pavilion End
|year1 = 2020–present
|year1 = 2020–present
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|date = 13 February
|date = 13 February
|year = 2021
|year = 2021
| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/1261661.html
|source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/1261661.html
}}
}}
| caption = Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
| caption = Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
}}'''Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium''' '''(SCF)''' is a [[cricket stadium]] located in [[Salem district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], India. It was established in 2020 by Salem Cricket Foundation with assistance from Salem District Cricket Association and [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]] (TNCA).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/new-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-in-tn/articleshow/74047143.cms|title=New cricket stadium inaugurated in TN - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation|title=சேலம் அருகே சர்வதேச தரத்திலான கிரிக்கெட் மைதானம் {{!}} Cricket Stadium {{!}} Salem|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucuckUJHqs|language=en|access-date=2020-02-22}}</ref> It is the biggest cricket ground in the state in respect to play area ({{Convert|90|m||abbr=}}).<ref name=":1" /> [[Chennai Super Kings]] started its Super Kings Academy in this stadium. <ref>{{Cite web |title=CSK launch Super Kings Academy, Michael Hussey terms it 'fantastic initiative' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/csk-launch-super-kings-academy-michael-hussey-terms-it-fantastic-initiative20220227140454/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref>
}}'''Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium''' is a [[cricket stadium]] located in [[Salem district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], India. It was established in 2020 by Salem Cricket Foundation with assistance from Salem District Cricket Association and [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/new-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-in-tn/articleshow/74047143.cms|title=New cricket stadium inaugurated in TN - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation|title=சேலம் அருகே சர்வதேச தரத்திலான கிரிக்கெட் மைதானம் {{!}} Cricket Stadium {{!}} Salem|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucuckUJHqs|language=en|access-date=2020-02-22}}</ref> It is the biggest cricket ground in the state in respect to play area ({{Convert|90|m||abbr=}}).<ref name=":1" /> [[Chennai Super Kings]] started its Super Kings Academy in this stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CSK launch Super Kings Academy, Michael Hussey terms it 'fantastic initiative' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/csk-launch-super-kings-academy-michael-hussey-terms-it-fantastic-initiative20220227140454/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=ANI News |language=en |archive-date=27 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227084713/https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/csk-launch-super-kings-academy-michael-hussey-terms-it-fantastic-initiative20220227140454/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The stadium has five pitches, 12 practice-turf wickets, players pavilion and press box.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-inauguration-cricket-ground-in-salem-edappadi-palaniswami-n-srinivasan/article30776233.ece|title=Dravid believes next generation of cricketers will emerge from smaller cities and towns|last=Prasad|first=G.|website=Sportstar|language=en|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref> It is also built with a drainage system which refills ground water periodically.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/future-of-tamil-nadu-cricket-brightens-with-india-s-next-international-stadium-q5jkaf|title=Future of Tamil Nadu cricket brightens with India's next international stadium|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en|access-date=2020-02-23}}</ref> The seating capacity is 5000 which can be increased to up to 25,000 during big events.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/salem-to-soon-have-a-cricket-stadium-of-intel-stature/articleshow/59613797.cms|title=Salem to soon have a cricket stadium of international stature {{!}} Salem News - Times of India|last=Jul 16|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2017|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-20|last3=Ist|first3=13:30}}</ref>
The stadium has five pitches, 12 practice-turf wickets, players pavilion and press box.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-inauguration-cricket-ground-in-salem-edappadi-palaniswami-n-srinivasan/article30776233.ece|title=Dravid believes next generation of cricketers will emerge from smaller cities and towns|last=Prasad|first=G.|website=Sportstar|language=en|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref> It is also built with a drainage system which refills ground water periodically.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/future-of-tamil-nadu-cricket-brightens-with-india-s-next-international-stadium-q5jkaf|title=Future of Tamil Nadu cricket brightens with India's next international stadium|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en|access-date=2020-02-23}}</ref> The seating capacity is 5000 which can be increased to up to 25,000 during big events.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/salem-to-soon-have-a-cricket-stadium-of-intel-stature/articleshow/59613797.cms|title=Salem to soon have a cricket stadium of international stature |date=July 16, 2017|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>


As of February 2020, construction of stands for audience and parking facilities were planned by the SCF and TNCA.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The stadium is expected to host [[Ranji Trophy]], [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]] and [[Indian Premier League]] matches as per the officials.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":122">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/feb/10/tamil-nadu-cm-edappadi-palaniswami-assures-ipl-matches-at-salem-soon-2101255.html|title=Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami assures IPL matches at Salem soon|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/feb/19/coimbatore-salem-on-tnpl-map-this-season-2105419.html|title=Coimbatore, Salem on TNPL map this season|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>
As of February 2020, construction of stands for audience and parking facilities were planned by the Salem Cricket Foundation and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The stadium is hosted [[Ranji Trophy]], [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]] and All India Buchi Babu International Invitational Tournament and the stadium is expected to host [[Indian Premier League]] matches as per the officials soon.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":122">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/feb/10/tamil-nadu-cm-edappadi-palaniswami-assures-ipl-matches-at-salem-soon-2101255.html|title=Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami assures IPL matches at Salem soon|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/feb/19/coimbatore-salem-on-tnpl-map-this-season-2105419.html|title=Coimbatore, Salem on TNPL map this season|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>
 
== Tournaments ==
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium hosting [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]] from 2022.In the 2022 edition, 7 league matches and 2 playoffs (qualifier 1 and eliminator) are held in this Stadium.
 
Stadium is also to host [[Duleep Trophy]] 2022 along with [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Chennai]] and [[Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science|Coimbatore]], this stadium to host Semi-finals and recently Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium is set to host [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]'s All India Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament for Group C teams which has [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]], [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir cricket team|Jammu and Kashmir]], also to host Semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament to be Played in 4-day Format for First Time - News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/buchi-babu-invitation-tournament-to-be-played-in-4-day-format-for-first-time-8531785.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.news18.com |language=en}}</ref> Stadium also hosted the Ranji Trophy matches in 2024 between [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|TamilNadu]] and [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab]] cricket teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ragav |first=S. Dipak |date=2024-02-19 |title=Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Tamil Nadu beats Punjab, qualifies for quarterfinals for first time in 7 years |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy-2023-24-result-tamil-nadu-beats-punjab-qualifies-for-quarterfinal/article67862926.ece |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Sportstar |language=en}}</ref>


== Location ==
== Location ==
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== Inauguration ==
== Inauguration ==
On 10 February 2020 after two years of construction, the stadium was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]], former India captain [[Rahul Dravid]], former [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] Chairman [[N. Srinivasan|N Srinivasan]], Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) President [[Rupa Gurunath]] and other officials.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> It was built at a cost of {{INRConvert|3|c}}.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="cost">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ipl-tnpl-matches-reach-salem-soon-cm-inaugurates-cricket-stadium-117854|website=www.thenewsminute.com|title=IPL, TNPL matches to reach Salem soon as CM inaugurates cricket stadium|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>
On 10 February 2020 after two years of construction, the stadium was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]], former India captain [[Rahul Dravid]], former [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] Chairman [[N. Srinivasan|N Srinivasan]], Tamil Nadu Cricket Association President [[Rupa Gurunath]] and other officials.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> It was built at a cost of {{INRConvert|3|c}}.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="cost">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ipl-tnpl-matches-reach-salem-soon-cm-inaugurates-cricket-stadium-117854|website=www.thenewsminute.com|title=IPL, TNPL matches to reach Salem soon as CM inaugurates cricket stadium|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 16:18, 23 March 2026


Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
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LocationSalem, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates11°38′48″N 78°21′47″E / 11.646599°N 78.362975°E / 11.646599; 78.362975
OwnerSalem Cricket Foundation
OperatorSalem Cricket Foundation, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
Capacity15,000–25,000[1]
Field shapeCircular
Acreage16 Acres
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground2015
OpenedFebruary 10, 2020 (2020-02-10)
Construction cost₹3 crore (US$420,000)[2]
Website
salemdca.com
Salem Stadium
Ground information
Establishment2020
TenantsTamil Nadu
Salem Spartans
End names
N Srinivasan Pavilion End
Team information
Tamil Nadu (2020–present)
Salem Spartans (TNPL) (2020–present)
As of 13 February 2021
Source: [1]

Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 2020 by Salem Cricket Foundation with assistance from Salem District Cricket Association and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.[3][4] It is the biggest cricket ground in the state in respect to play area (90 metres (300 ft)).[5] Chennai Super Kings started its Super Kings Academy in this stadium.[6]

The stadium has five pitches, 12 practice-turf wickets, players pavilion and press box.[5] It is also built with a drainage system which refills ground water periodically.[7] The seating capacity is 5000 which can be increased to up to 25,000 during big events.[1]

As of February 2020, construction of stands for audience and parking facilities were planned by the Salem Cricket Foundation and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.[4][7] The stadium is hosted Ranji Trophy, Tamil Nadu Premier League and All India Buchi Babu International Invitational Tournament and the stadium is expected to host Indian Premier League matches as per the officials soon.[4][8][9]

Tournaments[edit | edit source]

Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium hosting Tamil Nadu Premier League from 2022.In the 2022 edition, 7 league matches and 2 playoffs (qualifier 1 and eliminator) are held in this Stadium.

Stadium is also to host Duleep Trophy 2022 along with Chennai and Coimbatore, this stadium to host Semi-finals and recently Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium is set to host Tamil Nadu Cricket Association's All India Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament for Group C teams which has Mumbai, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, also to host Semifinals.[10] Stadium also hosted the Ranji Trophy matches in 2024 between TamilNadu and Punjab cricket teams.[11]

Location[edit | edit source]

The stadium is located in Kattuveppilaipatti village, near Vazhapadi with Shevaroy hills in the backdrop. It is off the Chennai-Salem highway and nearly 25 km from Salem city.[12][5] It is spread across 16 acres (6.5 ha) with a play area of 90 metres (300 ft) which makes it the biggest in the state.[5][3]

Inauguration[edit | edit source]

On 10 February 2020 after two years of construction, the stadium was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, former India captain Rahul Dravid, former Board of Control for Cricket in India Chairman N Srinivasan, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association President Rupa Gurunath and other officials.[3][1] It was built at a cost of ₹3 crore (US$420,000).[4][2]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Salem to soon have a cricket stadium of international stature". The Times of India. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "IPL, TNPL matches to reach Salem soon as CM inaugurates cricket stadium". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New cricket stadium inaugurated in TN - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 சேலம் அருகே சர்வதேச தரத்திலான கிரிக்கெட் மைதானம் | Cricket Stadium | Salem, retrieved 22 February 2020
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Prasad, G. "Dravid believes next generation of cricketers will emerge from smaller cities and towns". Sportstar. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. ↑ "CSK launch Super Kings Academy, Michael Hussey terms it 'fantastic initiative'". ANI News. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Future of Tamil Nadu cricket brightens with India's next international stadium". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  8. ↑ "Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami assures IPL matches at Salem soon". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  9. ↑ "Coimbatore, Salem on TNPL map this season". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  10. ↑ "Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament to be Played in 4-day Format for First Time - News18". www.news18.com. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  11. ↑ Ragav, S. Dipak (19 February 2024). "Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Tamil Nadu beats Punjab, qualifies for quarterfinals for first time in 7 years". Sportstar. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "New stadium in Salem to host IPL matches soon - The Times Of India - Chennai, 2/10/2020". epaper.timesgroup.com. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
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