Cricket is not only a bat and ball game between two teams. In India cricket is a sport which is loved by almost every Indian and its everyone’s dream to sit in the gallery of the stadium watching the live match once in a lifetime. Arun Jaitley is a stadium in Delhi, which is specifically a cricket stadium owned and operated by the Delhi Cricket Association (DDCA). It is the second oldest functional International stadium in India. Kindly WhatsApp us, for Delhi Darshan Agra bus, car, cab tour hire rental from Arun Jaitley Stadium will provide you with city sightseeing.
The ground is still called the Feroz Shah Kotla ground. The four stands of the arena are named after the former Indian Cricketers Bishan Singh Bedi, Mohinder Amarnath, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli.
The infrastructure, the pitch and the ground condition is really good. You get to see lights and grass. The basic amenities such as wash rooms, changing room, canteen and parking space are also available.
The first match played at this place was on 10th November 1948, between India and West Indies and fortunately India took on the WestIndies. Many outstanding matches are performed and still going on and creating history.
Location:
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Feroze Shah Kotla, Raj Ghat, New Delhi, Delhi 110002. Google Map Location
History:
Located on the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, the stadium was opened in 1983 and has the capacity of nearly 41,842 people. Earlier known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed as Arun Jaitley stadium in 2019 as tribute to our Finance Minister, who contributed and encouraged the players. You may include this tourist attraction in your Delhi Tour Packages.
Nearest Metro Station:
- Delhi Gate Metro Station is nearest to Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Tourist Attractions Nearby:
- General Post Office Old Delhi
- Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
- Kucha Choudhary Market
- Bhagirath Palace Market
- Yamuna Sports Complex
- Chandni Chowk Market
- Gauri Shankar Mandir
- Digambar Jain Temple
- Chawri Bazar Market
- Shahi Sunehri Masjid
- Dariba Kalan Market
- Telegraph Memorial
- Ambedkar Stadium
- Ballimaran Market
- Chor Bazaar Delhi
- Fatehpuri Masjid
- Gahlib ki Haveli
- Salimgarh Fort
- Kashmiri Gate
- Jama Masjid
- Kinari Bazar
- Tilak Bazar
- Red Fort
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Other Options:
You may opt for Delhi VIP Tours or Delhi Darshan Cab Booking as well. Kindly WhatsApp us, for Delhi Darshan Agra bus, car, cab tour hire rental from Arun Jaitley Stadium will provide you with city sightseeing.
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This post was last modified on 7 January, 2023 11:29 am
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Very good stadium easily reachable