{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Saharanpur to Get Ekana-Standard Cricket Ground as BCCI Curator Surveys Shekhpura Site",
  "summary": "BCCI-certified pitch curator Sanjeev Aggarwal of Lucknow's Ekana Stadium has inspected a ground at Shekhpura in Saharanpur where a national-standard cricket pitch is set to be developed. The Saharanpur Cricket Association expects Board Trophy matches to be hosted there once the facility is ready.",
  "content": "Saharanpur is set to receive a significant upgrade to its cricket infrastructure, with a new ground and pitch planned at Shekhpura that will be modelled on the standards of Lucknow's renowned Ekana Stadium. To get the process underway, BCCI-certified pitch curator Sanjeev Aggarwal of Lucknow's Ekana Stadium visited Saharanpur and carried out a detailed inspection of the Shekhpura ground to assess its suitability for development.\n\nSite Has Ample Land for Pitch and Pavilion\nAfter examining the location, Aggarwal confirmed that the land available at Shekhpura is sufficient to meet the requirements for a quality cricket pitch. He noted that the site offers enough space for a proper playing surface and also for developing the pavilion to a good standard. He expressed confidence that, if everything proceeds as planned, Saharanpur will soon have a quality cricket ground ready for use.\n\nBCCI Standards Call for 7-9 and 11 Pitches\nAs per BCCI norms, the new ground will be equipped with 7-9 and 11 pitches, giving local players access to facilities that meet national-level requirements. Officials of the Saharanpur Cricket Association told TrendKia that over the past 10 to 12 years, cricket has grown in Saharanpur at a pace they believe is unmatched by any other district in the entire country. Several stadiums have already come up in the district, and this new ground will be yet another landmark addition to that growing list.\n\nBoard Trophy Matches on the Horizon\nWith the new facility in the pipeline, the Saharanpur Cricket Association expects it to attract Board Trophy matches once it is operational. The district has hosted Board Trophy games in previous years, and the upgraded BCCI-standard pitch is expected to bring more such national-level matches back to Saharanpur. Association officials are confident that the quality and frequency of high-level cricket events in the district will only increase with this addition.\n\nLocal Players No Longer Need to Train Elsewhere\nSaharanpur's cricketers have already made their mark at the state level, in Under-19 competitions, and even in the IPL. Interest in cricket among the district's youth continues to grow rapidly. A key benefit of the improving local infrastructure has been that players no longer need to travel to other states to practice or prepare. The upcoming BCCI-compliant pitch and ground will further strengthen this trend, offering emerging talent a professional environment right at home. The Cricket Association is hopeful that it will not be long before Saharanpur players earn a place in the Indian national team.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: The new BCCI-standard facility will enable Saharanpur to host national-level matches such as the Board Trophy, raising the district's profile in Indian cricket.\n• In Saharanpur: Young local cricketers will gain access to professional-quality pitches close to home, removing the need to travel to other states for training and preparation.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where exactly will the new cricket pitch be built in Saharanpur?\nThe new pitch and ground will be developed at Shekhpura in Saharanpur.\n\n2. Who inspected the Shekhpura ground?\nSanjeev Aggarwal, the BCCI-certified pitch curator of Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, carried out the site inspection.\n\n3. Which stadium's standards will the new ground follow?\nThe new ground will be developed on the lines of Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, in line with BCCI standards.\n\n4. How many pitches will be laid out as per BCCI norms?\nAs per BCCI standards, 7-9 and 11 pitches will be prepared at the new ground.\n\n5. How long has cricket been growing rapidly in Saharanpur?\nAccording to the Cricket Association, cricket in Saharanpur has progressed faster than in any other district in India over the last 10 to 12 years.\n\n6. What level of matches are expected at the new ground?\nBoard Trophy matches and other national-level games are expected to be hosted at the new Saharanpur ground.\n\n7. At what levels are Saharanpur's players currently competing?\nSaharanpur's cricketers have played at the state level, in Under-19 tournaments, and in the IPL.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/saharanpur-ke-shekhpura-men-taiyara-hogi-ekana-stadium-jaisi-bcci-picha-kyuretara-sanjeev-aggarwal-ne-kiya-graunda-ka-nirikshana-2286",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-22",
  "tags": [
    "Saharanpur Cricket",
    "Ekana Stadium",
    "BCCI Pitch",
    "Sanjeev Aggarwal",
    "Shekhpura Ground",
    "Board Trophy",
    "Cricket Ground",
    "Uttar Pradesh Cricket"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}