Historian Ramachandra Guha raised a request to have M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s stands renamed after former cricketing stalwarts. Subsequently, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had urged the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation (KSCA) to do the needful. The CM added that former cricketer’s Gundappa Vishwanath, Erapalli Prasanna, and Bhagwath Chandrasekhar ought to have stands named after them.
Because it stands out, M Chinnaswamy Stadium will have fun the golden jubilee of the primary Take a look at ever performed on the venue. It’s price noting that, after Karnataka gained the Ranji Trophy title in 1974, the venue was bestowed with the chance to host a Take a look at match the identical 12 months. After the profitable completion of fifty years of internet hosting far more worldwide video games, the KSCA has inexperienced signalled Guha and Karnataka CM’s requests.
Initiative ensures recollections of legends are enshrined for generations: KSCA
The KSCA has determined to mark the golden jubilee by naming the stands after cricketing stalwarts which additionally embody Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, Roger Binny, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad.
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“Probably the most befitting method to commemorate this historic event is to recognise the legends who’ve all performed pivotal roles in shaping Indian cricket and have additionally contributed immensely to the sport and its progress in our state,” the KSCA administration mentioned in its letter, as quoted by The Instances of India.
“Their outstanding contributions, each on and off the sector, stand as a testomony to Karnataka’s wealthy cricketing legacy. This initiative not solely commemorates 50 wonderful years of the stadium, but additionally ensures that the recollections of those cricketing legends are enshrined for generations to come back,” KSCA added.
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