County Ground
Nottingham Road,
Derby, England
1863
9500
Yes
Grandstand End, Scoreboard End
Derbyshire
15:54, Thu Nov 26, 2009 (UTC +0000)
Records and statistics
| New Zealand v Sri Lanka - Jun 18, 1983 | Scorecard | |
| New Zealand v Pakistan - May 28, 1999 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru ODIs | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
Profile
Known as The Racecourse Ground for many years as it used to be located inside the town's racecourse, Derbyshire's ground has often looked in the same dilapidated state as the team. Until 1982 it didn't have dedicated changing-rooms, so the players used the old jockeys' quarters. The course was scrapped in 1939 due to poor crowds and the cricket square moved to its present location. The ground can often be exposed to the elements, especially during a typical April or May day, so only the hardiest of supporters (and Derbyshire fans need to be a hardy bunch) will watch from the stands. However, recently the ground has undergone a notable transformation through some astute redevelopment, making it a much more pleasant location to watch cricket - if not always improving the weather. Parts were sold off to a hotel and leisure company and the Grandstand has been rebuilt to house an indoor school and a range of facilities for players, spectators and media. Perhaps the most famous part of the ground is Carol's Cabin, a food caravan that serves some of best pies on the county circuit. It has a following all of its own, and a visit to Derby is not really complete with a trip to the cabin.
Andrew McGlashan March 2005
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