Thalassery Stadium (also known as Thalassery Municipal Cricket Ground) is located near the Thalassery Civil Station,

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state,

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. Thalassery Stadium hosts the

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cricket matches every year.

History

On this ground, the first ball was bowled in the early 19th century, thanks to Colonel Arthur Wellesley, who brought the game to this

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town. In 2002, Thalassery cricket ground celebrated its 200th birthday by hosting a one-day cricket match between India and

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sides containing former Test players.

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History

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