How many English Test cricket venues are there?
One hundred and twenty-one grounds have hosted Test cricket since the first officially recognised Test match between Australia and England in Melbourne in March 1877.
Who won the first Test in the 2009 Ashes?
England
How many test matches finished 2 days?
From 2000 to 2018 there were six instances of Test matches finishing in two days time, the shortest time in which a Test match has ever finished. From 1946 till now, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand had featured in two instances of Test matches finishing in two days time and now India have also joined that club.
What are the test cricket grounds in England?
The many shapes of England’s cricket stadiums
- Lord’s, London.
- Cardiff Wales Stadium, Cardiff.
- Bristol County Ground, Bristol.
- Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- Headingley, Leeds.
- The Oval, London.
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Which is smallest stadium in India?
List of Smallest Cricket Stadium in India (by capacity)
| No. | Stadium Name | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground | Rajkot |
| 2 | Roop Singh Stadium | Gwalior |
| 3 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai |
| 4 | K. D. Singh Babu Stadium | Lucknow |
Is Motera stadium world’s largest?
Motera cricket stadium, world’s largest, named after Modi.
Who is owner of Motera stadium?
Gujarat Cricket Association
Why is stadium named after Modi?
As of 2020, the stadium has hosted 12 Tests, 23 ODIs, and 1 T20I match. On 24 February 2021, the stadium was renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium in honour of the current prime minister of India, Narendra Modi who is also a Gujarat native and a former chief minister.