Why did Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium get renamed?

Renaming. The DDCA announced on 27 August 2019 that the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground would be renamed as Arun Jaitely Stadium, in honour of the late Union Minister and former Delhi District Cricket Association President Arun Jaitley, Interestingly the ground would retain the name of Feroze Shah Kotla Ground.

When was Arun Jaitley Stadium renamed?

Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium has been renamed after former union minister and president of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) Arun Jaitley, who died last month. The renaming of the stadium was done to honour the leader who served as DDCA president from 1999 to 2013.

Which of the following Cricket Stadium will be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium in memory of its former president?

Feroz Shah Kotla Ground
Delhi: Feroz Shah Kotla Ground to be renamed Arun Jaitley stadium, announces DDCA. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday decided to rechristen Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of its former president who passed away on Saturday.

Which IPL team has the Arun Jaitley Stadium has its home ground?

Delhi Capitals
Since 2008 the stadium has been the home venue of the IPL team – Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils). Memorable performances at the stadium: The ground played host to the India vs Pakistan match in 1999.

Why is Arun Jaitley Stadium?

The city’s premier cricket stadium will be called Arun Jaitley Stadium. “The stadium had no name, so we decided to name it Arun Jaitley Stadium in recognition of his contribution to Delhi cricket. The ground will continue to be called Ferozeshah Kotla ground,” DDCA president Rajat Sharma told Hindustan Times.

Is Arun Jaitley cricketer?

Arun Jaitley, who was also the vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the president of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), recently passed away.

Is Arun Jaitley Stadium good for batting?

In ODI One Day International matches, the pitch here is excellent for batting first. In the last five matches played here, more scores are scored in the first innings than the second innings.

What is the stadium name of Delhi?

Arun Jaitley Stadium
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur
Delhi Capitals/Arenas/Stadiums

How is the pitch of Arun Jaitley Stadium?

The pitch of Delhi plays slow, so skippers usually hand the ball to one of the spinners during the power-play. The role of the spinners remains vital throughout the innings while pacers take most of their wickets during the death overs. The average 1st innings total at Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch during the IPL is 156.

Which is the famous stadium in New Delhi?

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a multi-sports stadium located in New Delhi, India. It is named after the first Prime Minister of India.

Is Arun Jaitley stadium is batting or bowling?

ODI Matches Winning Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium: In the last five matches here, the team batting first has won 4 matches and one match won by bowling first team.

Who named Nehru Stadium?

Jawaharlal Nehru
Congress has named 19 stadiums in the name of Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Narendra bhai was instrumental behind its (stadium) creation. He is the most loved prime minister.

When will Feroz Shah Kotla stadium be renamed?

The Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium will be renamed on September 12 (Express photo by Prem Nath Pandey) Three days after the demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced that it will rechristen Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as Arun Jaitley Stadium in his memory.

Which cricket stadium is named after Virat Kohli?

Feroz Shah Kotla Renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium, Stand Named After Virat Kohli The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) renamed Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium after former DDCA president Arun Jaitley. Also, a stand has been named after Virat Kohli.

What ddddca unveiled at Feroz Shah Kotla?

DDCA also unveiled a new pavilion stand at the Feroz Shah Kotla after skipper Virat Kohli, who recently became the most successful India captain in Test cricket, surpassing MS Dhoni. When I left home today, I told my family one anecdote…I remember getting a ticket to watch a game in 2001 at the stadium and asking for autographs from players…