SCA Stadium renamed after veteran cricket administrator Niranjan Shah | News – Business standard
Niranjan Shah, who played 12 first-class matches from 1965 to 1975, is also a former BCCI secretary.
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium was renamed after veteran cricket administrator and former first-class cricketer Niranjan Shah on Wednesday.
The ceremony, held on the eve of the third Test between India and England, was attended by India head coach Rahul Dravid, skipper Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, members of the coaching staff and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.
Indian cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara, Jadeja and Jaydev Unadkat were also felicitated on the occasion.
Former India captains Anil Kumble and Sunil Gavaskar also congratulated players from Saurashtra who have achieved success in recent years.
Gavaskar credited Niranjan Shah for playing a crucial role in turning around the fortunes of Saurashtra, who are now two-time Ranji champions.
Niranjan Shah, who played 12 first-class matches from 1965 to 1975, is also a former BCCI secretary.
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First print: February 14, 2024 | 10:32 PM IST