Furball
Evil Scotsman
Few questions about Sharjah as a cricket venue:
1. What's the story behind Sharjah hosting the most ODIs of any ground? I know Pakistan played a few tests there in 2002 against Australia, but was Sharjah ever a 'home' venue for teams other than this? Or was it simply a case of broadcasters cashing in on the growing popularity of the format in the subcontinent, and paying teams handsomely to come to the Emirates and play ODI tournaments?
2. Why did England not play there until 1997?
3. Why is Sharjah no longer used as an international venue?
1. What's the story behind Sharjah hosting the most ODIs of any ground? I know Pakistan played a few tests there in 2002 against Australia, but was Sharjah ever a 'home' venue for teams other than this? Or was it simply a case of broadcasters cashing in on the growing popularity of the format in the subcontinent, and paying teams handsomely to come to the Emirates and play ODI tournaments?
2. Why did England not play there until 1997?
3. Why is Sharjah no longer used as an international venue?