The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday honoured the best-performing men's and women's cricketers of the state in a glittering ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. The ceremony was graced by Home Minister Amit Shah, Indian cricket team led by Virat Kohli, former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev and DDCA President Rajat Sharma.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday honoured the Indian cricket team players at a gala event organised in the memory of former finance minister Arun Jaitley. The Indian players, led by captain Virat Kohli, were honoured by Home Minister Amit Shah in presence of DDCA President Rajat Sharma.
The DDCA on Thursday unveiled a new pavilion stand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, after skipper Virat Kohli, who recently became the most successful India captain in Test cricket, surpassing MS Dhoni. A short video and an animation film on Kohli's journey from being an U-19 player to India captain was also shown. The Indian captain, who was present at the mega event along with his wife and family, said it was a proud moment for him.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday renamed the Feroz Shah Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium in memory of the late politician-cum-sports-administrator. In a glittering function, Home Minister Amit Shah digitally inaugurated the renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in presence of late finance minister's family and DDCA President Rajat Sharma.
Delhi and District Cricket Association President Rajat Sharma on Thursday announced that the state cricket board will open two new cricket academies in Delhi to help budding cricketers. The academies will provide free coaching to the under-privileged kids.
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma on Thursday attended the Delhi and District Cricket Association's (DDCA) mega event honouring former finance minister Arun Jaitley. The event, which was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, was also attended by the members of the Indian cricket team along with the entire coaching staff led by head coach Ravi Shastri.
Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma on Thursday said renaming the iconic Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on Arun Jaitley is a step towards honouring the contribution made by the former finance minister to Delhi cricket.
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Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla to be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium: DDCA President Rajat Sharma In a fitting tribute to its former president Arun Jaitley, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has decided to name the Stadium after him. DDCA President Rajat Sharma said the stadium will be called Arun Jaitely Stadium. Ground will remain as Feroz Shah Kotla Ground. Mr Jaitley, who passed away on August 24, was president of the DDCA from 1999 to 2013.
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