Ravi Shastri emotionally remembers ex-BCCI VP Arun Jaitley on first death anniversary

India he coach Ravi Shastri on Monday remembered former Vice-President and a former IPL Governing Council member, Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary. former India cricketer took to Twitter and paid tribute to Arun Jaitley by calling him and inspirational and a towering personality. Ravi Shastri also reckoned that Arun Jaitley was a guiding force in transforming India.

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Ravi Shastri and Gautam Gambhir remember Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary

Besides Ravi Shastri, former India cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir also remembered Arun Jaitley. Gautam Gambhir took to Twitter and posted an Arun Jaitley quote that he said he always abides by. Gautam Gambhir also revealed how Arun Jaitley's dedication to public service inspires millions of people like him.

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Arun Jaitley, who was rewned for his statesmanship and astute political and business acumen, was also an avid cricket follower. late, former Finance Minister will always be remembered as one of ablest and respected cricket ministrators. During his incumbency as President of Delhi & District Cricket Association, Arun Jaitley is often remembered for bringing in professionalism during his BCCI tenure and strongly standing up for Delhi cricket by vouching for top cricketers in state to represent national team. Arun Jaitley was a close friend of cricketers such as Virat Kohli, encouraging and supporting m in ir pursuit of excellence. 

Arun Jaitley was closely associated with Indian cricket for a long time. late statesman was  BCCI Vice-President as well as former member of Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council. Furrmore, Arun Jaitley served as President of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) for as many as 13 years. During his tenure, several players from Delhi me it to Indian team.

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IPL 2020 ‘much-needed chaos’: Ravi Shastri

Speaking during a webinar conducted by  Observer Research Foundation, Ravi Shastri talked about vants of anuncing IPL dates and holding competition in September. former cricketer said that considering coronavirus pandemic, once IPL 2020 starts, it will bring back 'chaos', which is much needed.

Ravi Shastri is also confident that UAE will be up to task of holding IPL 2020 successfully. coach said that is a great gesture by Indian government to take cricket to UAE. Recounting his experience form 2014, Ravi Shastri talked about how his Excellency in UAE did t leave one stone unturned when IPL h gone to Gulf country as he ensured that it was a top-class tournament with public responding beautifully.

Ravi Shastri also hoped that in depressing times, IPL 2020 will be a welcome distraction for fans. Talking about pandemic, he said that world hasn’t seen anything like this since Second World War. iconic cricketer n talked about how getting back some sporting activities that will allow people to tune into ir television screens day in and day out will be much needed as it will help in lifting spirits of people.

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