Dhruve Pandove Stadium

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Dhruve Pandove Stadium
Location Patiala, India
Establishment1926
Capacity10,000
Owner Punjab Cricket Association
Operator Punjab Cricket Association
Tenants Punjab cricket team
Source: ESPNcricinfo

The Dhruve Pandove Stadium is a cricket ground in Patiala, India. The ground was previously known as Rajendra Gymkhana Club or Baradari Ground. The ground is home ground for Punjab cricket team. The ground has hosted 69 first-class matches. [1] Most of Southern Punjab's home games were played at Dhruve Pandove Stadium. The ground is one of the oldest grounds in Punjab. In 2014, the stadium hosted its first first-class match since 17 year between Punjab and Haryana. [2] The stadium is named after one of the best young cricketer Dhruve Pandove in India who died in a road accident in 1992.

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References

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  2. "Ranji returns to Patiala after a gap of 17 years". Hindustan Times. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2019.