Lords, Oval, Gabba, Headingley, Trent Bridge et al are either named from their geographic location, shape, founders (eg Thomas Lord) or famous players/dignatories of the naming day.
Lord's Cricket Ground is named after its founder, Thomas Lord, an Englishman who established the ground in 1787. Lord was a cricketer and a prominent figure in the early development of the sport. The ground has since become known as the "Home of Cricket" and is one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world.
The Adelaide oval.
The Oval is a cricket ground in London. It is also referred to as The Kia Oval. It is located in Kennington, London, England. The Oval was established in 1845 and is the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club.
SCG - Sydney Cricket Ground MCG - Melbourne Cricket Ground WACA - Western Australia Cricket Ground The 'Gabba (short for Woolloongabba, the subur where it is located) - Brisbane Adelaide Cricket Ground
kennington cricket ground
Its MCG cricket Ground in Australia.
It is a cricket ground as well as club of England.
The current Lord's Cricket Ground has three stands (seating areas) named for 3 famous players: Warner Stand (SW), Compton Stand (NW) and Edrich Stand (NE). Warner and Compton stands are on either side of the Grandstand. There is a 4th stand to the SE, the Allen Stand, named for Sir George "Gubby" Allen (1902-1989).
Vine Cricket Ground was created in 1734.
Myreside Cricket Ground was created in 1901.
Courages Cricket Ground was created in 1975.
Edgbaston Cricket Ground was created in 1882.