Brisbane Cricket Ground        

Woolloongabba,
Brisbane, Queensland

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Situated in the Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba - it's shortened to the Gabba - the ground has gone through some drastic redevelopment during the last decade. The grassy banks, Moreton Bay figs and dogtrack have been replaced with modern, concrete stands, which may have removed some charm, but mean the ground offers superb facilities for the players and public. However, the most famous moment on the ground is one firmly from the past. The image of the deciding run-out in the tied Test of 1960-61, between Australia and West Indies, is one of the best known cricketing images of all time. In more recent times it has become a favourite haunt of Shane Warne, with the extra bounce from the often excellent wickets helping his legspin. In early 2006 a record crowd of 38,894 watched the first Twenty20 international in the country. This mark was promptly beaten six days later when Australia played South Africa in a full ODI.
Andrew McGlashan January 2006

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Latest Articles

• The Gabba boy (Nov 13, 2012)
• The two Gabbas (Nov 7, 2012)
• Warner's effort makes the difference (Mar 4, 2012)
• The guardians of the Gabba (Nov 21, 2010)
• Gabba curator says pitch will turn from day four (Nov 22, 2009)

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Latest Photos

Nov 10, 2012

The groundstaff wait for a decision on the play
© Getty Images

Nov 10, 2012

The square under covers on the second morning
© Getty Images

Feb 21, 2012

The Gabba at sunset
© Getty Images

Feb 2, 2008

Clouds loom over the Gabba
© Nagraj Gollapudi

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