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Thalassery Stadium

Coordinates: 11°45′03″N 75°29′09″E / 11.7509°N 75.4857°E / 11.7509; 75.4857
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Thalassery Stadium (also known as Thalassery Municipal Cricket Ground) is located near the Thalassery Civil Station, Kerala state, South India. Thalassery Stadium hosts the Ranji Trophy cricket matches every year. It has a capacity of 7,500.[1]

History

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On this ground, the first ball was bowled in the early 19th century, thanks to Colonel Arthur Wellesley, who brought the game to this Malabar town.[2] In 2002, Thalassery cricket ground celebrated its 200th birthday by hosting a one-day cricket match between India and Sri Lanka sides containing former Test players.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Municipal Stadium". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  2. ^ Radhakrishnan, M. G. (20 May 2002). "A coastal town in Kerala celebrates the bicentenary of its cricket tradition". India Today. Retrieved 27 November 2020.

11°45′03″N 75°29′09″E / 11.7509°N 75.4857°E / 11.7509; 75.4857