Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Eden Gardens

Kolkata, India

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What is the story of Eden Gardens Kolkata?

The story of Eden Gardens begins in the mid-19th century. The place where the stadium stands today was allotted for a garden. Lord Auckland who was the Governor-General of India from 1836 to 1842, approved the project and wanted it to be named after his sister Emily Eden.

What is the highest score at Eden Gardens Kolkata?

VVS Laxman's 281, scored against Australia in March 2001, during the famous second test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is the highest individual Test score achieved at the ground. The highest individual Test score by an overseas player is 256, scored by Rohan Kanhai of the West Indies in December 1958.