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Ravichandran Ashwin among three to have stands named after them at Chepauk

Tamil Nadu’s iconic cricketers S Venkataraghavan, Kris Srikkanth and Ravichandran Ashwin are all set to be honoured at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Three of the state’s biggest legends — former Indian off-spinner and umpire Venkataraghavan, former captain and…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 8:14 AM
Ravichandran Ashwin among three to have stands named after them at Chepauk
Key Things to Know
  • Stands at MA Chidambaram Stadium will be named after S Venkataraghavan, Kris Srikkanth, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
  • The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association plans to open the stands with all three cricketers in attendance.
  • The tribute honors three distinct eras of Tamil Nadu cricket history.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association is planning to honor legendary cricketers S Venkataraghavan, Kris Srikkanth, and Ravichandran Ashwin by naming stands after them at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. According to reporting from an Indian Express journalist, the Chepauk venue intends to open the three stands with all three players in attendance together.

The tribute honors three different generations of Tamil Nadu and Indian cricket. Venkataraghavan took 156 Test wickets in 57 matches, while Srikkanth represented India in 43 Tests and 146 ODIs. The plan is reportedly expected to come into effect ahead of upcoming major tournament fixtures once it receives official approval.

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