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- 1Irani Cup returns to Srinagar after four decades▼After four decades, top-tier cricket returns to Srinagar with Irani Cup showdown
Srinagar is hosting top-tier domestic cricket again after roughly forty years, with the city staging the Irani Cup, the traditional fixture between the Ranji Trophy champions and the Rest of India side. The return of a first-class match of this stature to the Kashmir Valley is being hailed as a significant moment for the region's sporting profile and its cricket fans, who have long lacked access to elite domestic fixtures at home.
- 2Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium's long history with Indian cricket●Chants, hooting, cheering: The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium's tryst with India and cricket | Cricket
The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar is back in focus, with accounts recalling its colourful record of hosting Indian cricket matches. Reports describe a stadium that has seen it all: loud chants, hooting and cheering, and emotional crowds reacting to India's visits over the decades. The venue remains one of Indian cricket's most atmospheric and politically charged grounds.