Dharamsala

Dharamsala: The co host(along with KingsXI Punjab) of the IPL Matches in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) is all set to organize three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches successfully  to stake its claim for holding international matches, in this one of the most beautiful cricket stadium iin the world.
This was also the venue of 2 IPL matches in 2010,and now hosting three of such matches on 15th ,17th and 21st May, starting with Kings XI Punjab –Dare Devil Delhi match on Sunday.Since 2010, the stadium, surrounded by the snow-clad Dhauladhar range and lush green pine forests, has become the second home venue of Kings XI Punjab. The venue is unique in India as it is situated at a height of 1,457 m (4,780 ft 2 in) above sea level and has snow capped mountains in the backdrop
“After the completion of this addition of the IPL show, we shall request ICC to conduct inspection of the venue to declare it fit for ODI and other international matches.  We are confident that the stadium meets international standards and when the ICC team comes here it will be impressed by the infrastructure we have," said Anurag Thakur President HPCA. He said that
Dharamsala is  the first in India to use winter rye grass scattered around the outfield, which prevents the grass from withering when temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius. This year, indoor practice facilities were added to the stadium.
Source: http://www.orissadiary.com/Shownews.asp?id=26657

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