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Cricket Museum To Be Opened At Holkar Stadium; Tendulkar's Iconic Pads On Display

Soumyajit Dutta

Holkar Stadium Cricket Museum To Open Soon [Source: @cuttackprivee/X.com]Holkar Stadium Cricket Museum To Open Soon [Source: @cuttackprivee/X.com]

India's first state cricket association-managed museum, the Cricket Museum at Indore's Holkar Stadium, opens to the public on Tuesday, July 15th. Developed by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), it's generating significant interest nationwide from schools, clubs, and associations.

The museum is set to operate from 11:00 am to 1:15 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm, and will be closed on Mondays. Entry costs Rs. 50 for children (4-12 years) and Rs. 100 for others. Visitors enter via the Usha Raje Gate (opposite Indore Tennis Club), with limited stadium parking available.

Huge Interest Pours In Ahead Of Museum Opening

The upcoming opening has sparked excitement across the city and the country, with MPCA receiving enquiries from local schools, cricket clubs, and even other state associations expressing interest in visiting. 

"Enquiries for the museum visit have already started pouring in. Brochures will be kept at hotels, schools, and colleges to increase awareness," MPCA president Abhilash Khandekar told TOI. 

Khandekar added that the association is also collaborating with educational institutions and hospitality partners to promote visits. The museum will remain open on Sundays to accommodate weekend visitors.

Major Attractions Of The Museum

Inaugurated on July 7th by former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, the museum features iconic cricket memorabilia. Inspired by London's Lord's Pavilion, a key highlight is a replica Lord's balcony featuring a life-size statue of Kapil Dev holding the 1983 World Cup trophy.

Other major attractions in the Holkar Stadium museum include gear used by legends like Sachin Tendulkar's pads, Rahul Dravid's gloves, Dilip Vengsarkar's helmet, and Amay Khurasiya's 1999 World Cup bat. 

Visitors will also see signed memorabilia from the 1983 team, jerseys of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, Avesh Khan's shoes, and bats used by Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer. A statue of Colonel CK Nayudu in military attire, plus historic match balls, books, and rare artefacts complete the collection.