An international match is to be played in Gwalior after a long gap of 14 years. Let us tell you that the three-match T20 series between Team India and Bangladesh is starting from October 6 in Gwalior. The last international match here was played between Team India and South Africa in which Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to score a double century in ODI.

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association President Abhilash Khandekar has made clear the intentions of the state association regarding the two main venues of cricket in Madhya Pradesh ahead of the India vs Bangladesh match.

According to The Telegraph, Abhilash Khandekar said, ‘ICC and BCCI want special stadiums for cricket and we have two big stadiums in Gwalior and Indore. Not only this, whenever the Board of Control for Cricket in India allocates matches to Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, we would like to use Gwalior and Indore as an option. We also want to host the Test here and the people of Gwalior will also be eager to see it.

At present, many people are very excited about the upcoming T20 match and I have full hope that very soon we will get to see a Test match as well.

There is some challenge but we would like to face it well: Abhilash Khandekar

Abhilash Khandekar further said, ‘It is raining a lot in Gwalior and there are some challenges there but we are fully prepared to face it. The staff members of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Organization are working to ensure that the game progresses in a professional manner and the players do not face any problem.

Let us tell you that earlier a two-match Test series was played between Team India and Bangladesh, which the hosts won 2-0. Now the host’s young players would definitely like to leave their mark in the T20 series.