Kent Seagull
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Wasn't the Oval used for football years ago? I'm sure I read that somewhere.
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League Football Grounds used for County Cricket
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Kent Seagull
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Kent Seagull said:
Ah, I was right!
The Oval Cricket ground is in Kennington- London. It is home to Surrey Cricket Club and was the venue for the first test match between Australia and England. The nearest tube station is Oval.
The land the ground is laid on is leased from the Duchy of Cornwall. The SCCC was formed in 1845- the turf at the oval was originally taken from Tooting Common and cost a huge £300. The original pavilion was built in 1858, though it was replaced 1898 to accommodate the success and popularity of the ground. In 1882 a spectator is said to have bitten through his umbrella handle during a tense defeat of the England by Australia. This was the first time England had lost on native soil and The Sporting Times produced an obituary lamenting the death of English Cricket.
During England’s next tour of Australia, the victorious England captain was presented an urn of ashes- said to represent the cremated ashes of English Cricket. The ashes are now presented to the victors in test matches between the two nations. The Oval ground was also the venue for the first Football cup final in 1872 and the first England versus Wales Rugby match.
Though Lords is considered the home of Cricket- the Oval has played an integral part in the history of the game and visitors to the ground can enjoy one of the best preserved Sports and arenas in England.
For more information and visiting info visit the official site:
The Oval Cricket Ground
Leekbrookgull
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Knypersley Victoria,use the same ground for football and cricket,and it is not a bad set-up.