In India, cricket fans are not just fans, they are fanatics. They consider cricket a religion which makes them devotees. And it is the duty of every devotee to make a pilgrimage. And cricket abounds in religious spots. There are places around the world where history has been made, legends have entered folklore and records have been shattered. From stadiums to museums to training maidans, the cricket world has plenty of pilgrimage spots.
Established in 1760 in Tonbridge area of Kent, the factory was bought by Indian entrepreneur and cricket fan Dilip Jajodia in 1987. It produces some of the finest cricket balls in the world, which have been used in Ashes for years. The factory sells over 1,00,000 balls a year and also offers other quality cricket equipment. One can witness the art of creating the perfect cricket ball here.
Eden Gardens has hosted some of the most memorable matches of the sub-continent. With a capacity of 90,000, the ground was built in 1864 in Kolkata. It is the largest cricket stadium in India and the second largest in the world. Every cricket lover should attend a match here just to witness the amazing atmosphere.