09, Jun 2016 Rajkot getting Test Match - India vs England

BCCI announced today that one of the test match of five test match series will be played at Rajkot.

“It is indeed matter of pride and privilege to have Test Match being played in Rajkot. It is dream come true.”, expressed Niranjan Shah, Hony Secretary of Saurashtra Association. For any State Association, being Test Match Centre as well as having the test to be played is the ultimate prestige, he added.

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of the finest Test Player from Saurashtra, stated, “Glad to hear that Rajkot is being allotted a Test Match. It will create more interest for in the entire region and it is like homecoming as the land of Saurashtra has rich heritage of having some great test players. It will motivate the young players to connect to test cricket by watching and learning the richness of Test Cricket.”

“My hearty congratulations to Niranjanbhai and Saurashra Cricket Association for having Test Match India vs England. I have recently played IPL matches in Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. This Stadium is fully equipped for all formats of Cricket. I am very confident that Cricket fans of Gujarat will enjoy witnessing the test match.” Said prominent Indian Cricketer and Gujarat Lion’s Suresh Raina.

“Many Congratulations! Rajkot is one of the best new stadium in the country. Seeing the success of IPL, International T20 and other Matches, and the way the crowd thronged the stadium, it was no long before a Test match was allotted to them. I am very glad for them.” Expressed Ravi Shastri, former Cricketer and former director of Indian Team.

“Great to see the test match is finally awarded to Rajkot. This will help the region to grow as a Cricketing centre and I am sure lot may players will get inspiration to play test cricket. Especially with new stadium under construction in Ahmedabad, cricket lovers from all over Gujarat will not miss watching test cricket live.” Said Parthiv Patel, prominent Cricketer from Gujarat.

“Very happy to learn that Rajkot will have Test Match. A moment of pride for every cricket lover of Saurashtra. I hope kids playing at grassroots level will benefit much from this.” Says Jaydev Unadkat, famous Medium Pacer of team India and Saurashtra.

Mahendra Rajdev, former and prominent Cricketer from Saurashtra stated that it is proud moment for every Cricket lovers of Saurashtra. Having Test Match in Rajkot is indeed dream come true.

Former Cricketer and Captain of Saurashtra Prakash Bhatt expressed, “ It is indeed a great feeling to know that Rajkot will be holding its first test match, India vs England, on its soil in one of the most beautiful stadium in the country. The oldest format of game of cricket will be a pleasure to watch and witness. “