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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (also known as Sylhet Stadium and previously known as Sylhet Divisional Stadium) is a cricketstadium in SylhetBangladesh. The stadium went through expansion in 2013, as it will host matches of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20.[4][5] The stadium will hosted its first international match on 17 March 2014 with Ireland taking onZimbabwe.[6]

History[edit]

The stadium was built in the year 2007.[7] The stadium is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view. England LionsEngland Under-19 andNepal Under-19 have played here.

Renovation & expansion[edit]

The stadium was expanded and renovated to host matches of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20. The renovation began in June 2013 and ended in mid-November 2013. The main pavilion building and the media center has been constructed, floodlights have been installed, and seating arrangement were modified.[8][9] The most striking part of the stadium is the newly built, country's first 'Green gallery'.[10]

Gallery[edit]

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