TNCA to name Chepauk stands after three India cricketers

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has decided to name three stands at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium after S. Venkataraghavan, K. Srikkanth and R. Ashwin, according to reports of the association’s annual general meeting. The planned recognition brings together three generations of Indian cricket figures with ties to Tamil Nadu. The stands are expected to be unveiled before the Big Bash League match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades scheduled for December 12 at Chepauk. Reports say the three cricketers are expected to attend, but the ceremony has not yet taken place and their attendance has not been confirmed. The supplied accounts describe the unveiling as planned or likely; they do not establish whether any separate approval remains necessary after the AGM decision. Venkataraghavan represented India in 57 Tests and captained the national team at the 1975 and 1979 World Cups. He was part of the country’s celebrated spin quartet with Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna and B.S. Chandrasekhar. After his playing career, he served in several roles in cricket, including as an umpire and administrator. Srikkanth was a member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team.