Overview
The Tau Devi Lal stadium Panchkula is one such place where budding athletes’ of the city can go for practice sessions and can play in a real-time scenario. Situated in Sector-3 Panchkula, Tau Devi Lal stadium is a multi-sports complex that hosts various domestic cricket matches.
As compared to the other Chandigarh Cricket stadium, this one is smaller in size and is yet to hold any first-class level match. Here are some of the unknown facts about this multi-purpose stadium which is yet to make its mark:
Some of the Interesting Facts about Tau Devi Lal Stadium
- The Tau Devi Lal stadium Panchkula was inaugurated in 2007, and since then has been under lease with the Haryana state government.
- The stadium can accommodate around 7000 spectators at a time.
- The stadium got its recognition when it was chosen as one of the three venues to host the India cricket league. The other two stadiums were Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad and Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad.
- The stadium is perfect for practice sessions as it has four batting nets with concrete pitches.
- The outfield of the stadium is known to be rough and patchy.
- The stadium has all the facilities to host day and night matches and is well maintained by the state government.
- The Tau Devi Lal Cricket academy is also one of the best academies in Tricity, where many budding cricketers polish their skills before trying their luck in domestic and international cricket. The authorities have recently announced that they will provide free coaching and the sports kits to the deserving players.
- The running track at the stadium is well maintained and one can practice here for various physical exams.
