Also or formerly known as Jamia Millia Cricket Ground
Established 1989
Home team(s) Delhi
Current local time 06:31, Sat Oct 11, 2008 (UTC +0530)
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The Jamia Millia Islamia University is situated in South Delhi, about
15 kilometres away from the heart of the city. Completed in 1989, it
is now rated as one of the finest playing surfaces in the
capital. Although the location and the facilities available leave a
little to be desired one cannot fault the actual playing area on any
count. The outfield is an even, well manicured lush green and the
wicket is a good batting strip. The three turf pitches used in the
ground were laid at the time the ground was made ready for use. The
boundary ropes now stand at an even 75 yards from the stumps and can
be pushed back a further five yards.
The grounds also have long brick walled sight screens installed at
both ends, making things very convenient for batsmen. Since then, a
comfortable pavilion has been built and work is on to convert barren
patches into lawns and beds of seasonal flowers. Although the Jamia
Millia Grounds have not yet had the privilege of hosting a first class
match, it has hosted a number of important tournaments, including the
Sail Trophy and the Escorts Trophy. In 1997 its premises were also
used to conduct three matches of the Women's World Cup in 1997. In its
eleven year history thus far, it has seen the likes of Mohammed
Azharuddin, Sanjay Manjrekar and Venkatesh Prasad ply their wares. The
ground has been brought to its current state thanks mainly to the
unstinted efforts of the Physical Director of the College, Noor
Mohammed Khan. It was he who persuaded interested members of the staff
including Vice Chancellor Professor Zahoor Qasim in 1989 to embark on
this ambitious venture.
(Anand Vasu)
