Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, located in the planned city of Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, was established in 2008. Named in honor of Veer Narayan Singh Binjhwar, a prominent figure who led the 1857 rebellion in the region, the venue was designed to serve as a modern hub for cricket in central India. The stadium gained early experience by hosting domestic fixtures and exhibition matches, most notably a 2010 practice game between the Canadian national team and the Chhattisgarh state team. Its profile rose significantly in 2013 when it was selected as a secondary home ground for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League, marking its entry into the professional T20 circuit. Over the following decade, the stadium continued to develop its infrastructure to meet international standards. It officially became an international cricket venue in 2023, hosting its first One Day International between India and New Zealand in January of that year. Later in 2023, the stadium further solidified its status by hosting its first T20 International match between India and Australia. Today, the venue stands as a major landmark in Naya Raipur, reflecting the state's commitment to sports infrastructure and its growing capacity to host elite-level international competition.