Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Explained

Ground Name:Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium[1]
Nickname:Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium
Fullname:New Punjab Cricket Association Stadium
Country:India
Location:Mullanpur, Near New Chandigarh, Mohali District, Punjab, India
Floodlight:No
Seating Capacity:38,000[2]
Owner:Punjab Cricket Association
Operator:Punjab Cricket Association
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/1290799.html ESPNcricinfo

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh (MYS) International Cricket Stadium, also known as New Punjab Cricket Association Stadium is a cricket stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, Punjab.[3]

History

In March 2010, the Punjab Cricket Association announced that Mullanpur village of Mohali is going to have an international standard cricket stadium spread over 41.95 acre at cost of ₹230 crore (US$29 million). It is named after the ninth and last ruling Maharaja of Patiala, Yadavindra Singh.[4] [5]

From 2024, it is the home ground for the Punjab Kings for the Indian Premier League.[6]

Facilities

Accommodating up to 38,000 spectators, the new flood-lit stadium features a sophisticated herringbone drainage system, which facilitates water removal within 25-30 minutes of rain. The stadium's field is composed of sand instead of conventional soil, which offers better stability, but is more challenging to maintain. The venue has two international-grade dressing rooms with steam, sauna, and ice bath facilities with a fully equipped gymnasium.[6] There is a well-equipped media centre, modern lounges and turnstiles.[7]

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Punjab Cricket Association Council meet: New Mullanpur International Stadium named after late Patiala royal Maharaja Yadavindra Singh. 9 August 2020.
  2. News: Sharma . Nitin . New cricket ground in Mullanpur may host international match next year . 19 November 2023 . The Indian Express . 4 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. 2024-04-23.
  4. https://cricket.yahoo.com/news/pca-gets-government-nod-for-new-stadium-070158573.html PCA gets government nod for new stadium
  5. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-05-22/news/29571286_1_cricket-stadium-india-and-pakistan-world-class Punjab to get one more world class stadium, architects to develop facility in Mullanpur
  6. Web site: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium: All about Punjab Kings' new turf. 2024-02-27. 2024-04-13.
  7. Web site: Decade into the making, Mullanpur stadium readies for day of reckoning. 2024-02-12. 2024-04-13.