Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium is the main sports venue in

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. It is used for several events, like

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and cricket. The stadium has hosted two first-class matches in 1976 and 1981 between

and

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History

As originally planned, the stadium was to be built in Ranital. However, given the time and expense involved, the then

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Chairman of

City in 1956,

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decided to build a small stadium in Wright Town grounds. Due to the death of

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in 1956,

, Shukla's close aide, decided to name the stadium and adjacent sports facilities after him. The Ravishankar Shukla stadium was established as a result of this.

First-class

List of First-class matches played at Ravi Shankar Shukla Stadium

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History

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See also

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