The Feroz Shah Kotla or Kotla was a fortress built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq to house his version of Delhi city called Ferozabad. Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), Feroz Shah Kotla ground, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002 (Phone: 011 2331 9323) The Pillar was first erected by Of note, there is another Ashokan Pillar, that is seen installed near the Hindu Rao Hospital, also erected by Both the Ashokan Pillars were carefully wrapped with cotton silk and were kept on a bed of reed made of raw silk. In 1983-84, Sunil Gavaskar scored his 29th century to equal Don Bradman's long standing record for the highest number of hundreds in Test cricket.
1916 4. New Zealand in India 2016 News: The continuing game of musical chairs with the 22-yard strip at the Ferozeshah Kotla has raised a new problem - the issue of a short square boundary. The Feroz Shah Kotla ground gets some finishing touches Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi, India . Firoz Shah Tuhglaq, however, decided to erect it near the mosque instead. Established in 1916, and it is the home of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Team as well as the Chennai Super Kings.
To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies. The last Test at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium between India and West Indies in 2010 witnessed Ojha and Ashwin taking six wickets in two innings respectively. 10:30 AM: That will be drinks. Five years later, Geoff Boycott surpassed Gary Sobers' world record Test aggregate. However, the Kotla's future as an international venue hangs in the balance when, in December 2009, an ODI between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch.
The pitch at Feroz Shah Kotla has largely been batting friendly. In 1965, S Venkataraghavan, in his debut series, demolished the New Zealand line up with figures of 8 for 72 and 4 for 80. Chepauk Stadium, Chennai - Est. New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils ended their 9-match losing streak at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium with a 37-run win over Mumbai Indians in the 21st match of the Indian Premier League. Over 20 | Score 153/9. Starting this list is one of India’s oldest stadiums still in use. Established in 1883, the Feroz Shah Kotla - run by the politicised Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) - has witnessed a number of feats, most notably Anil Kumble's 10 in an innings against Pakistan. In 2005-06, at the same ground, Sachin Tendulkar broke Gavaskar's record of most centuries with his 35th Test century. Architecturally it was built on a series of underground cells made of The entrance of Jami Masjid lies on the northern side.
Chepauk Stadium– as it is called bythe locals- has withstood the test of time, and over the years has produced some spectacular memories for the players and fans alike.
It is connected by a causeway to the pyramidal structure of the Ashokan Pillar. (...) And that religion may be free from the persecution of men, that it may increase through the absolute prohibition to put to death (any) living beings or sacrifice aught that draweth breath.
For the cricket ground, see Feroz Shah Kotla Panorama, with Ashokan Pillar (left) and Jami Masjid (right) Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium Delhi Pitch Report.