M.A. Chidambaram Stadium stands to be named after Venkataraghavan, Srikkanth and Ashwin
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has decided to name three stands at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium after legendary cricketers S. Venkataraghavan, K. Srikkanth, and R. Ashwin. The official unveiling is expected to occur before the Big Bash League opening match in December.
Why it matters
This honors the legacy of prominent Indian cricketers and highlights the cultural significance of cricket in Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association will name three stands at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium after former players S. Venkataraghavan, K. Srikkanth and R. Ashwin. A decision regarding this was taken at the TNCA’s AGM on Sunday.
The unveiling is likely to take place before the venue hosts the Big Bash League’s opening fixture between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades on December 12.
Venkataraghavan played 57 Tests for the country and led it in the first two ODI World Cups (1975, 1979) before becoming a renowned umpire. Srikkanth was an architect of India’s two ODI World Cup triumphs, as a player in 1983 and as the chairman of the selection committee that picked the victorious squad in 2011.
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