Dharamshala is the most beautiful ground in the world: Shoaib Akhtar

DHARAMSHALA: Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar couldn't stop himself from praising picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala as he rated this very ground a notch above Newlands Stadium in Cape Town despite having a very special place for the South African ground.
Speaking exclusively to TOI Sports, Shoaib Akhtar, who is here to witness first Twenty20 international between India and South Africa, said: "This is the most beautiful ground in the world despite Newlands in Cape Town has a very special place for me."
Just to rewind readers' memory a bit, the Rawalpindi Express bowled the fastest delivery at a speed of 161.3 kmph against England during the 2003 World Cup at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
With the fragrance of the pine trees, lush greenery, and the majestic mountains, Dharamshala is more serene and beautiful this time of the year than any other season.
This small town is unlike any other Indian hill station because it boasts of a rich blend of Indian and Tibetan culture. Dharamshala is home to his holiness, the Dalai Lama and as such is also one of the main Tibetan settlements in India. Perched on the higher slopes of Kangra Valley, in the backdrop of the snow-capped sublime Dhauladhar mountain ranges, the city has a vast Tibetan population populace, while maintaining its British fervor and English lifestyles.