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BCCI president Mithun Manhas congratulated Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) chief Rohan Jaitley as the Arun Jaitley Stadium marked a significant milestone by hosting over 300 first-class matches. “I would like to congratulate Rohan Jaitley, who is the President of the DDCA, and his entire team. More than 300 first-class matches have been played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium – in fact, I believe today marks the 302nd match. This is a remarkable achievement, and in my opinion, truly commendable, especially considering the efforts he has made since the affiliation. Once again, I would like to thank him wholeheartedly for inviting me on this special occasion, and I extend my warmest congratulations to him once again,” Manhas was quoted as saying to IANS on Sunday. Why Mithun Manhas Congratulated Rohan Jaitley? Jaitley was recently appointed as the chair of the BCCI’s infrastructure committee following the board’s 94th Annual General Meeting in September, during which Manhas was named president, succeeding Roger Binny. The Infrastructure Committee, now led by Jaitley, includes Manhas, Shukla, Saikia, Prabhtej Bhatia, A. Raghuram Bhat, Anirudh Chaudhury, and Sana Sathish Babu. Binny previously held the position. Jaitley is responsible for overseeing the country’s cricket grounds, focusing on constructing new facilities and upgrading existing ones as needed. In December last year, Jaitley was re-elected as DDCA president, securing 1,577 votes against 777 for former India cricketer Kirti Azad. Recently, Jaitley and Manhas met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to outline a roadmap for developing world-class infrastructure and nurturing young talent in Jammu and Kashmir, as part of a major initiative to enhance cricketing facilities in the region. The BCCI delegation assured full support for upgrading the region’s cricketing ecosystem, including the establishment of modern training centres, better pitches, and advanced amenities at key venues such as Jammu and Srinagar. Chief Minister Abdullah welcomed the initiative, emphasising that sports development plays a vital role in youth engagement and social cohesion. He appreciated the BCCI’s commitment to empowering local players and expanding opportunities for aspiring cricketers from the Union Territory. (With inputs from Agencies)
