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Karnataka to Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi on Ranji Final Day

The Karnataka State Cricket Association will name the Pavilion Block at its Rajnagar ground in Hubballi after former India spinner Sunil Joshi. The ceremony coincides with the first day of the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. The honor recognizes Joshi's remarkable journey and his deep roots in North Karnataka's cricket scene. The event will be attended by figures like KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi.

Key Points: Hubballi Pavilion Named for Sunil Joshi at Ranji Final

  • Pavilion naming on Ranji final day
  • Honors Joshi's state & national contributions
  • Event attended by cricket & political figures
  • Serves as inspiration for young cricketers
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KSCA to name pavilion at Hubballi stadium after Sunil Joshi on opening day of Ranji Trophy final

KSCA to name Hubballi stadium pavilion after former India spinner Sunil Joshi on opening day of Ranji Trophy final. Ceremony details inside.

"a fitting and lasting tribute to one of Karnataka's most distinguished cricketing ambassadors - KSCA"

New Delhi, Feb 21

The Karnataka State Cricket Association said on Saturday that it will name the Pavilion Block at its Rajnagar ground in Hubballi after former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket teams in the state and national set-ups.

The naming ceremony, to be held at 12 noon, will coincide with day one of the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. "This decision has been taken as a mark of deep respect and appreciation for Sunil Joshi's remarkable cricketing journey and his enduring association with cricket in North Karnataka.

"Hailing from Gadag district, Sunil Joshi played a significant part of his formative cricket in Hubballi, and the naming of the Pavilion Block in his honour stands as a fitting and lasting tribute to one of Karnataka's most distinguished cricketing ambassadors.

"The Naming of the Pavilion Block in his name will serve not only as a tribute to his achievements but also as a source of inspiration for aspiring young cricketers who will step onto the field at Hubballi in the years to come," said the KSCA in its statement.

The naming event will be attended by KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar, and Santosh Lad, district in-charge minister, Hubballi-Dharwad.

Joshi represented India in 15 Tests and 69 ODIs from 1996 to 2001, apart from being a mainstay in the Karnataka set-up. He was also the chief selector for two years, including during India's 2-1 Test series win in Australia in 2020/21, and in all, served as a member of the selection committee from March 2020 to early 2023.

He also coached Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh teams in domestic cricket, apart from being the spin bowling coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL. Joshi is currently the spin bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru and was the bowling coach when India won the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup in Harare earlier this month.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great news! It's heartening to see our cricket associations honouring players who may not have been superstars but contributed immensely behind the scenes. Joshi sir's journey from Gadag to the national team is the stuff of dreams. More such recognitions are needed for domestic stalwarts.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the gesture, I wish the ceremony wasn't on the opening day of the Ranji final. The focus should entirely be on the players of Karnataka and J&K battling it out. Could have been done a day before or after. Just my two paise.
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Ananya R
Fantastic! He has given so much back to the game as a coach and selector after his playing days. His work with the U19 World Cup winning team was crucial. This pavilion will stand as a reminder that success in cricket isn't just about playing for India, but also about nurturing the next generation.
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Michael C
As a cricket fan living in Bengaluru, it's great to see local heroes being celebrated. Joshi was a clever bowler. Good to see infrastructure in Hubballi getting this recognition too – helps decentralize cricket's focus from just the metros.
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Shreya B
Heartwarming news! His story is so relatable for many aspiring cricketers from small towns. Gadag to Hubballi to the Indian team – what a journey! 👏 Hope they have a good function and involve local school children. That would make the inspiration real.

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