India is not often thought of as a country with a rich sports heritage, but the fact is that this could not be further from the truth. Cricket reigns king in this South Asian country, and for anyone who has an interest in getting to know this bat and ball sport, India offers a wide variety of fascinating places to watch games.
Check out these three stadiums in major Indian cities where you should make time to see a cricket match!
Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
The home of the Mumbai Lions seats over 33,000 people and is one of the most famous grounds in all of India. Located right on the Indian Ocean shore, a 2011 renovation made this place one of the best places to see cricket on Earth without giving away any of its charm.
Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
The oldest cricket stadium in all of India, Eden Gardens opened in 1864 and still stands as the second-largest ground in the entire nation. You wouldn’t believe how rowdy things can get when the country’s national team plays here, as this is often the home of international matches.
Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)
There is no tougher place for India’s opponents to play than the Arun Jaitley Stadium ground in Delhi, as they have not been defeated here in an official match in over 28 years. The Delhi Capitals also host their home matches here in front of an extremely passionate fan base.
