What is the home of English cricket?

The largest English cricket ground, Lord's in London, is internationally regarded as the "home of cricket".
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What is the home of English cricket in London?

John's Wood Road west of Regent's Park. Lord's is also the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (the world governing body) and of the Cricket Council and the Test and County Cricket Board, which control English cricket. Around the world, Lord's is known as the “home” of cricket and of cricketers.
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Which country is called the home of cricket?

Lord's in London, United Kingdom

Known as the 'home of cricket', Lord's is the most famous cricket ground in the world. It was built in 1814 and named after Thomas Lord, the owner of Marylebone Cricket Club (the body that controls the laws of cricket) at the time.
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Why Lord's is called home of cricket?

Often called the 'home of cricket', Lords' history dates back to 1787 when Thomas Lord opened his first cricket ground on Dorset Fields – where Dorset Square in Marylebone stands today. Lord moved the ground to Lisson Grove, before ultimately settling on its current location in 1814.
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Which place is known as Mecca of cricket?

India at Lord's

Lord's Cricket Ground in London, is commonly referred to as the "Home of Cricket" and it also has world's oldest sporting museum. It was named after its founder Thomas Lord. It is considered as one of the most crucial gounds in cricket. It is also called as the 'Mecca of Cricket'.
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Which is the biggest cricket ground in England?

The largest cricket ground in the UK is Lord's, home to the MCC, with a capacity of 30,000.
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How many stadiums are in England?

London Football Guide - All 22 Stadiums - The Stadium Guide.
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Which is the oldest cricket ground in England?

Mitcham Cricket Green is a cricket ground in Mitcham, south London (historically in Surrey). It is the home of Mitcham Cricket Club and is reportedly the oldest cricket ground still in use, having been used for cricket since 1685.
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Who is the new god of cricket?

Why is Rohit Sharma the new god of cricket. Rohit Sharma holds the record of scoring the most runs in an ODI inning. His 264-run knock against Sri Lanka in 2014 had 33 boundaries and 9 sixes.
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Where is Eden Gardens stadium situated?

The hallowed turf of Eden Gardens is located in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal in India. Also known as the home of Indian cricket, it is the country's oldest stadium and also, the largest in terms of capacity.
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Where was the game cricket invented?

There is a consensus of expert opinion that cricket may have been invented during Saxon or Norman times by children living in the Weald, an area of dense woodlands and clearings in south-east England.
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Which country has more cricket stadium?

India (28)

With 28, India has the highest number of test cricket grounds in the world and has hosted 261 Test matches.
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Where do England play cricket?

The largest English cricket ground, Lord's in London, is internationally regarded as the "home of cricket". Test matches have been played at 24 grounds across the country.
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How many cricket stadiums are in England?

As of 2022 there are 11 stadiums in England which host international cricket. In addition, 12 cricket grounds have held international games in the past.
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Who is God of IPL?

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma wins our vote for the god of IPL.
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Who is cricket king?

The king of cricket in India is undoubtedly Virat Kohli with over 23000 runs across all three formats in international cricket.
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Who is father of cricket?

William Gilbert Grace MRCS LRCP (18 July 1848 – 23 October 1915) was an English amateur cricketer who was important in the development of the sport and is widely considered one of its greatest players.
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