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The 1987 Test between India and Pakistan proved to be an instrument of peace when Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq came over to witness the second day's play as part of his "Cricket for Peace " initiative. The game, which saw Sunil Gavaskar being dismissed to the first ball of a Test match for the third time in his career, ended in a draw amid a controversy over the alleged deposition of sawdust on the wicket that Pakistan objected to.
This is also the ground where Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar, most successful opening pair for India in ODIs, opened the innings for the first time.
Ground Facts and Figures:
Name: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Home Team: Rajasthan
Only Test: India v Pakistan - Feb 21-26, 1987
First ODI: India v Pakistan - Oct 2, 1983
Milestones at Brabourne Stadium:
