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Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
The stadium boasts of a pillar-less structure and obstruction-free view for spectators, with soil imported from S Africa and a pace-friendly pitch.
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
There's no stage in the game more electrifying than the Eden. But the so-called Mecca of Indian cricket has run into trouble with the IPL top brass.
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Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
It's one of cricket’s top venues, but the Kotla had been slow in getting floodlights. However, it has undergone major renovation in recent times. |
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M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
India's IT hotbed also boasts of knowledgeable followers of cricket. Home to Kumble and Dravid, Chinnaswamy has seen some crucial moments. |
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
It'll be hot, humid and not a good time to play cricket when the teams face off in Chepauk.
This is where Sehwag scored the fastest triple. |
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Punjab CA Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
It is regarded as the best cricket venue in India. The wicket assists seam movement and matches here tend to be high scoring. |
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
This ground is known to be more bowler-friendly than Hyderabad’s previous international venue, the LBS Stadium that now hosts the rival ICL. |
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Mansingh has been one of the late risers. It hosted its only Test in 1987 — a game that saw Imran Khan dismiss Sunil Gavaskar first ball. |
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Wankhede Stadium, Navi Mumbai
The home ground of some of India’s greatest cricketers, the Wankhede will host the knockout stage (the semis and the final) of the IPL. |
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An IPL XI to outplay Mars
Over the Wicket | Amit Varma
The DLF IPL was the biggest event that cricket fans would remember about 2008.
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interview
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The IPL has eight teams featuring some of the world's best cricketers. Each team will have a pool of 16 players, a balanced blend of international and domestic players. |
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