Lalabhai Contractor Stadium
This stadium was made possible only because of donation of 86,730 Sq. yards of land donated in 1986/87 by Kanaiyalal Lalbhai Contractor and their sister Jyoti Contractor in memory of their father Late Shri Lalbhai Ramjibhai Contractor who was himself enthusiast of game of cricket and founder member of Bombay Cricket Association.
In 2009, SDCA revamped the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. The SDCA has earmarked Rs 12 crore for the renovation of the stadium which has hosted several Ranji, Irani and Duleep Trophy matches.
For 15th Edition of Indian Premier League, 4-time champion Chennai Super Kings picked Lalbhai Contractor Stadium for their Preparation.
Future plans
SDCA is actively pursuing plans to enhance its seating capacity from existing 7,000 spectators to 30,000 spectators and thereby becoming an arena for hosting National and International level cricket matches and tournaments. A modern Club House with residential accommodation, specialty restaurants, banquet hall, conference hall, a mini theatre and also locker facilities for the members, is also on the agenda of the association.
References
- ^ "Lalbhai Contractor Stadium gets face lift". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ Sep 20, TNN. Updated. "South Africa women cricket team to play five T20 international matches in city. Surat News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
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External links
- ESPNcricinfo Website - Ground Page
- cricketarchive Website - Ground Page
- indianexpress
- Surat District Cricket Association