Three legendary cricketers from Tamil Nadu — K Srikkanth, S Venkataraghavan and Ravichandran Ashwin — are set to have stands named after them at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. According to Sportstar, the three stands will be unveiled in the presence of the former cricketers before the Big Bash League (BBL) opener between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades on December 12.
The fixture will be a landmark occasion, as the BBL is set to host a match outside Australia for the first time. Srikkanth, Venkataraghavan and Ashwin have all made significant contributions to Indian cricket, although their careers took very different paths.
Srikkanth was one of India’s most aggressive opening batters during the 1980s and early 1990s. He played a key role in India’s historic 1983 World Cup triumph and top-scored for the team in the final against West Indies.
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Srikkanth finished his international career with more than 2,000 Test runs and over 4,000 ODI runs. He also briefly captained India in 1989 before later serving as chairman of the national selection committee.
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association(TNCA) has decided to name new stands at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium after legendary Tamil Nadu cricketers S. Venkataraghavan, Kris Srikkanth and Ravichandran Ashwin… #Chennai #Chepauk 🏏🏟️ pic.twitter.com/YhvvYKi4RU
— Chennai Updates (@UpdatesChennai) September 29, 2026
Venkataraghavan established himself as one of India’s leading off-spinners and was an important member of the famous spin quartet of the 1970s. He played 57 Tests and claimed 156 wickets, while also captaining India at the 1975 and 1979 World Cups. After retiring as a player, he earned international recognition as a respected umpire.
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Ashwin went on to build one of the most successful careers by an Indian spinner. He took 537 wickets in 106 Tests, including 37 five-wicket hauls, and won 11 Player of the Series awards. He was also a valuable lower-order batter, scoring 3,503 Test runs and six centuries.
Ashwin retired from international cricket in 2024, leaving behind a legacy defined by his tactical intelligence, versatility and innovative approach to the game.
