The Chepauk cricket ground in Chennai has witnessed quite a few iconic games over the years, from India’s first Test victory in 1952 against England to the thrilling 1986 tied Test between India and Australia and, subsequently, some of Sachin Tendulkar’s best Test hundreds.
As much as the venue is known for these matches, it also became associated with having the most sporting crowd in the country, which was best symbolised when the Pakistan team received a standing ovation after beating India in a thrilling Test match in 1999.
That moment has become an integral part of the stadium’s rich history, so much so that when the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association recently refurbished the stadium, a mural of the Pakistan team taking a lap of honour was put up on the walls of the MAC B ground, which houses the nets facility.
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