Tamil Nadu Cricket Association president Ashok Chikamani said in a press conference that one of the two newly renovated pavilion stands at Chennai’s Chepakkam Cricket Ground will be named after Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister Kalyan Karunanidhi.
While speaking, he said, “Artist Karunanidhi was not only interested in cricket but also provided 15 lakh rupees for the construction of the stadium.”
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association President Ashok Chikamani met the media in Chepakkam, Chennai today. Speaking at that time, he said, “Anna Pavilion and Madras Cricket Club, which have been functioning for the last 2 years in Chennai’s Chepakkam ground, have been demolished and a new one is being built. Its opening ceremony will be held on the 17th under the leadership of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.
The artist contributed a lot by providing financial support when the stadium started to be built!
Only one newly constructed stand is to be named after former Chief Minister Karunanidhi. Everyone knows that artist Karunanidhi is very passionate about cricket. But beyond that, when the construction of the Chepakkam stadium was first started, he gave 15 lakhs as a fund. That is why we named him.
Fast bowlers are less in Tamil Nadu! The exam is going on!
The Tamil Nadu cricket team has come close to losing in the Ranji Trophy. We have appointed a new coach to change this and further develop Tamil Nadu cricket. Tamil Nadu has a shortage of fast bowlers, so auditions are being held everywhere to find them. A lot of people are involved in it.
Cricket series for girls will start soon!
Women are playing cricket in Tamil Nadu more than ever before. Women are playing cricket not only in Chennai but also in various districts. In order to promote the growth of women cricketers, separate cricket series will definitely be started for them.
There will always be a museum on the ground to keep people coming!
We are taking steps to set up two new museums at the Chepakkam stadium and to allow the public to come and visit the stadium. While people think of the stadium as a big thing, like in other countries, the facility to tour the stadium when the match is not being held is being organized for the first time in Chennai in India. Apart from that, additional facilities have been arranged for people with disabilities to watch the competition in person,” he said.