The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday was renamed because the Niranjan Shah Stadium in an occasion held on the venue. The stadium is ready to host the third Test match between India and England ranging from February 15.
The stadium has been renamed after former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah, who has been probably the most senior cricket directors within the nation. During the Sixties and Seventies, Shah performed 12 first-class matches for Saurashtra and he continues to carry a major affect within the SCA.ÂÂ
The stadium has hosted 11 matches throughout the three International codecs since 2013 when it first hosted an ODI recreation between India and England. There have been solely two Tests performed at this venue earlier than, each being high-scoring ones with one ending in a draw between India and England and the opposite being a cakewalk win for the Men in Blue towards the Windies.
It will now host the third contest of the thrilling India vs England Test sequence. The sequence is presently poised at 1-1 and the third Test on the now Niranjan Shah Stadium will maintain main significance within the sequence. Generally the third day of a Test is alleged to an important day in deciding the result of a five-match sequence. Similarly, for a five-match sequence the third Test performs an important position particularly when it’s 1-1 tied.
Both the groups have had their likelihood to coach on the Rajkot venue forward of the sport. The venue is well-known for batting-friendly surfaces and large complete video games. The pitch wore a tinge of inexperienced days forward of the Test match. England batter Ollie Pope additionally opened on the pitch of the venue. “If it stays like that, there’s every chance two seamers will be played. “I do not need to give away too many secrets and techniques, however on the minute there’s slightly bit extra grass on it. It appears to be like a reasonably good pitch,” he advised BBC.
“We always like to make a decision here the day before the Test begins because conditions can change, especially with the heat on it all day,” Pope added.
