If I’m going to tag Cricket as a religion in India, then I might get millions of followers in no time. There is no denying the fact that this game is more than anything else in this country and now when one of the biggest test matches is happening in the city Indore, Indore HD brings you 5 of the most interesting things that are related to Holkar Stadium, where this match is going live as of now.
Debut Test Match For The Holkar Stadium Indore
Well, you might have witnessed IPL match here and have already gone gaga over it but this time, it is different. What makes this series really special is the fact that for the first time in the history of Indore, a test match is being hosted in our very own stadium. For people who have seen the stadium, been in it and have seated there during the IPL time, it is quite a proud moment for them as our very own Indian Cricket team is playing a test match here! Isn’t it something to brag about this city!
This Is Where Sehwag Made His Double Century
This needs no mention that Holkar stadium is where Sehwag hit his double tonne on 8th December, 2011 against West Indies. That was surely a match to remember where not only Indore but the whole of India went nuts seeing Sehwag make his record-breaking double-hundred.
India Has Never Lost A Match In This Stadium
Well, many of you might be knowing this fact but we would like to highlight it that India has never lost a match against any country that it has played, on the grounds of this stadium. You can say that Indore is really lucky for our team and we hope that this legacy stays this time and Indore once again proves itself as a lucky mascot for the Indian Cricket team.
Colonel CK Nayudu’s Kit on Display
For the cricket lovers, there is also one more interesting thing to visit the stadium and that is Colonel CK Nayudu’s cricket kit that is on display on the ground. You can yourself see the difference between the kits that were used in that era and compare them with the kits they use now. As that kit is the same that was used by the legend Colonel CK Nayudu, it sure is a proud feeling watching it.
Another interesting point that team indore HD would like to add is the move that Virat Kohli made yesterday. Going on the theme of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, he collected all the bottles and waste off the ground and dumped it in the dustbin, kept for the purpose. Team Indore HD encourages the cricket loving crowd of Indore to follow the footsteps of their idol Virat Kohli and extend a hand to keep this city clean.
At the time of writing this article, we just came to know that Virat Kohli scored a century in the match. Yet again, Indore proves to be a lucky charm to our players and we hope that it continues to be the lady luck for our team. Go India!