Most picturesque cricket stadiums of six different countries

Every cricketer would love to make a mark in front of a packed stadium. When a player hears the loud chants of his name and the team called out by the passionate crowd, his happiness and satisfaction are inexplicable.

But, every cricketer should definitely crave for an opportunity to play at certain picturesque cricket stadiums. The scenic beauty from these stadiums would provide a lifelong memory to cherish. The atmosphere would be calm and serene and there is no chance for any player to experience pressure from the crowd.

Let us see the picturesque cricket stadiums from six different countries. These stadiums possess their own charm in the form of mountains, beaches and wonderful architecture.

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1) Arnos Vale stadium (West Indies)

The scenic ground is located between E.T Joshua Airport and the Caribbean Sea in St. Vincent island.

Also known as playing fields, this stadium has hosted three Tests, 23 One Day Internationals and two T20I internationals. It had last hosted a Test match when West Indies played Bangladesh in 2014.

2) Galle International Stadium (Sri Lanka)

Galle International stadium - A happy hunting ground for Sri Lanka.

Cornered on two sides by the Indian ocean, this stadium has an architectural marvel of the 16th century Dutch fort. This stadium was completely destroyed due to the horrific tsunami that struck in 2004. Once it was reconstructed in 2007, this stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Sri Lanka.

The spin wizards Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath played their last Test match at this venue. There are talks going on that this stadium may not host any more matches at it violating certain heritage laws.

3) Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town (South Africa)

Newlands Cricket Ground, truly a new age beauty.

This venue hosted the first ever Test match outside of England and Australia. Known for hosting the traditional New Year Test, this stadium possesses a rich history of hosting several matches. South Africa have demolished oppositions like Pakistan, New Zealand and Australia below hundred at this venue.

With the Table mountain looming in the background, the spectators would sometimes be forced to take their eyes away from the cricketing action and watch this scenic beauty.

4) New Road, Worcester (England)

New Road Stadium- A venue where home team England did not play even a single match.

When you think of a perfect cricket stadium at England none can beat New Roads stadium.

This stadium creates a stunning backdrop as it is situated amidst river bank, tree lines and the famous Cathedral Spire. It hosted just two ODIs, the last one being way back in 1999. This stadium is the home ground of Worcester.

5) Queenstown Event Centre, Queenstown (New Zealand)

Queenstown Event Centre, the 'king of beauties.'

Located near Lake Wakatipu, this is definitely one of the of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Completely encircled by farmlands, this stadium does not have any stands. The sight of watching the cricketing action with cloud cover over the mountains is truly an unforgettable experience.

Apart from its scenic beauty, this stadium is also located close to the airport. One can get an amazing view of the flights taking off and landing.

6) HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala (India)

India's pride- The Himachal Pradesh cricket stadium.

The Himachal Pradesh cricket association had undergone several struggles to build this iconic cricket stadium at Dharamshala. This stadium came into the limelight when the Kings XI Punjab hosted a couple of matches during the third season of the Indian Premier League.

Built thousands of feet above the ground, this stadium has attracted a lot of tourists both from India and abroad for its breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains. There are a lot of high scoring matches at this venue.

Even though these stadiums, filled with breathtaking views do not generate enough revenue, it is important to host a few games on these grounds. The scenic beauty of these stadiums would be a sight every cricketer and ardent cricket fan would sincerely wish for.