Chail Cricket Ground Explained

Ground Name:Chail Cricket Ground
Country:India
Location:Chail, Himachal Pradesh
Establishment:1891
Club1:Himachal Pradesh
Year1:1990 - 1991
Date:31 August,
Year:2015

Chail Cricket Ground is a cricket ground located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. The ground was established in 1893 by Rajinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala who owned a summer-retreat in Chail, the time the ground was developed. The ground is located at 2444 meters above sea level which makes it the highest cricket ground in the world. The ground is surrounded by forest and is used as the school playground by Chail Military School. During school vacations it is also used for polo. There is a well maintained basketball court, as well as goal posts for football.[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com . 31 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ . 10 March 2019 . dead .
  2. http://iseeindia.com/2011/08/28/the-highest-cricket-ground-in-the-world/ The highest cricket ground in the world
  3. http://www.oneindia.com/2008/07/18/worlds-highest-cricket-ground-himachal-awaits-official-matches-1216379160.html World's highest cricket ground in Himachal awaits official matches