The world’s highest cricket ground is in Cheil, Himachal Pradesh.
Built in Cheil, towards the end of the 19th Century, by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, is the world’s highest cricket ground. The pitch is 2444 meters above sea level and served as a playground for many famous teams including the MCC. The Maharajah had an eccentric sense of humour and often organized matches with strange and unusual themes.
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| Bhupinder Singh Patiala -Cheil, Himachal Pradesh |
For instance, once he organised a game where all the players were required to come dressed as women. The Maharaja, himself, took to the pitch in a nun’s habit.
Cheil and the famous cricket pitch are about 45 kilometres from Simla
