Mulpani Cricket Stadium
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| Location | Mulpani, Kathmandu, Nepal | ||
| Coordinates | 27°42′44″N 85°23′47″E / 27.71222°N 85.39639°E | ||
| Owner | Cricket Association of Nepal(CAN) | ||
| Operator | CAN | ||
| Tenants | Nepal national cricket team | ||
| International information | |||
| Only ODI | 29 April 2023: Oman v  United Arab Emirates | ||
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| As of 29 April 2023 Source: ESPNcricinfo | |||
Mulpani Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Mulpani, Kathmandu, Nepal. There are 2 grounds including upper and lower ground. Upper Ground is handled by Cricket Association of Nepal and developed as a training ground. It has limited seating area for fans in eastern area of the ground. The upper ground has already hosted several national and international level tournaments whereas the lower ground is under construction.[1]
Construction
Cricket Association of Nepal had initiated to construct two grounds in Mulpani after the Asian Cricket Council's plan to build its central cricket academy in the current Mulpani venue didn't materialise.[2][3][4]
In 2011, the stadium received रु 30 million for its construction from Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as CAN signed a contract with Gaura Construction Pvt. Ltd.
In 2013, National Sports Council allocated around रु 45 million from the sports budget for a second cricket ground in Mulpani.
In 2014, the stadium is allocated a separate रु 200 million for its construction in the 2014/15 budget presented by the Finance Minister.[5]
In 2019, the construction work of the Mulpani Cricket Stadium will gain momentum as the land dispute has been resolved.National Sports Council has demanded रु 400 million from the government for the completion of the stadium.After completion, the 40,000-people capacity stadium will have an administrative block, swimming pool, academia and its practice ground, hostel and other facilities.[6]
In 2022, construction of stadium started after almost 5 years of time gap.
History
In 2023, it was selected as one of the venues for hosting 2023 Men's Premier Cup along with Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. [7]
References
- ^ "Nepal realises dream: Mulpani Cricket Ground opens with first match". kathmandupost.com.
- ^ "NEPAL: UNCOMMON GROUNDS". www.asiancricket.org.
- ^ "MULPANI FLOWING". www.asiancricket.org.
- ^ "MULLING OVER MULPANI, PLANNING FOR POKHARA". www.asiancricket.org.
- ^ "Nepal looks to make case as neutral venue".
- ^ "After resolving land-dispute, Mulpani cricket stadium gains momentum".
- ^ "Nepal gears up preparations to host ACC Premier Cup".