History: Sharjah Cricket Stadium marked its name as a milestone in the cricketing history book; it is the very first venue to host 300 matches in men’s cricket.
Sharjah: The Cricketing Landmark
Cricket always seems to find its happy haven in Sharjah. Already, the city has witnessed 252 ODIs, 38 T20s, and 10 Test matches. The first ODI was played there way back in 1984 between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and from that time onwards, many thrill-packed cricket moments were ushered into this world.
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The ‘Desert Storm’ Innings
The name of Sachin Tendulkar and his match-winning innings of 143 runs off 131 balls will always be synonymous with the Sharjah stadium, where the Desert Storm created one of the most perfect batting performances in the history of cricket. That day, Tendulkar accepted the challenge from the powerful Australian bowling line-up and led India to victory, making Sharjah synonymous with his brilliance.
Sharjah And Sachin Tendulkar’s Legacy
More than anything, Sachin has given Sharjah through his performances. He has scored seven hundred at Sharjah. As a matter of fact, in 2019, a special stand was erected in his name, presented on his 50th birthday. Sharjah will now be remembered by millions for their association with this star.
Sharjah Celebrates Crossing 300 Matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium is now the world’s first venue to host 300 games of international cricket. That was made possible by this ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This is, therefore a testament to how long Sharjah has been a place where cricketing memories are forged.
