Gwalior to Host First International T20 Match in 14 Years
- India vs Bangladesh T20 match relocated to Madhav Rao Scindia Stadium in Gwalior on October 6, 2024.
- The match marks the first in the series and will be played at the newly constructed stadium.
- Excitement builds as fans anticipate the thrilling cricket showdown in Gwalior.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is set to host its first international cricket match in over a decade, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that India will face Bangladesh in a T20 match on October 6, 2024. This historic event will take place at the newly constructed Madhav Rao Scindia International Cricket Stadium, marking a significant milestone for the city. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed his excitement on social media, highlighting the match as a gift for cricket enthusiasts and a potential boost for the local economy. The decision to move the match to Gwalior comes after the BCCI opted to shift the venue from Dharamshala, where renovations at the local stadium are ongoing. This change reflects the BCCI's commitment to ensuring that international matches are held in suitable venues. Additionally, another match originally scheduled for Kolkata during England's tour has been relocated to Chennai on January 22, 2025. The last international cricket match held in Gwalior was in 2010, when India played against South Africa in a One Day International, during which cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar scored a historic double century. The new stadium, inaugurated just months ago and named after the late Madhav Rao Scindia, was built by the Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) and has already hosted its first Madhya Pradesh Cricket League (MPCL) event, showcasing the city's growing cricketing infrastructure. With this upcoming T20 match, Gwalior is poised to re-establish itself as a key player in the cricketing landscape of India, rekindling local enthusiasm for the sport.