Nz cricket

Image Source: IANS

Dhoni Inaugurates Velammal Cricket Stadium In Madurai; Fans Go Berserk To Get A Glimpse Of 'Thala'

By IANS News October 09, 2025 • 22:10 PM View: 1103

The Velammal Cricket Stadium: Former India captain M.S. Dhoni on Thursday inaugurated the Velammal Cricket Stadium near Chintamani in Madurai, drawing massive crowds as fans flocked for a glimpse of one of the country’s most beloved sporting icons.

Dhoni, who arrived in Madurai by a private flight from Mumbai, was the chief guest to unveil Tamil Nadu’s second-largest cricket stadium. Built at an estimated cost of over Rs 300 crore, the world-class facility spans 12.5 acres and is set to become a key hub for cricket in the region.

The three-time ICC title-winning captain was greeted by enthusiastic fans who had gathered at the airport since early morning. This marked his first public event in Madurai, making the occasion even more special for his admirers in Tamil Nadu.

Related Cricket News on Nz cricket

Women's World Cup: India's Matches Against Australia, England Go Sold Out

ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta: The ongoing Women's World Cup is gaining momentum as host India's upcoming marquee round-robin matches against defending champions Australia and England have officially sold out, ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Mumbai Cricket Association To Hold Elections Nov 12

T20 Mumbai League Governing Council: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced that elections for the office bearers, Apex Council members and T20 Mumbai League Governing Council members will ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Starc Backs 'ultra Positive' Cummins To Perform In Ashes Whether 'he Bowls Three Warm-up Balls And First Over…

New Delhi: Veteran Australian pacer Mitchel Starc has said that captain Pat Cummins remains optimistic about making a significant impact in the Ashes, as he is able to find peak ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Women’s World Cup: I Don't Shy Away From Feedback, Says Beth Mooney After Century Against Pakistan

Australia Women Cricket: Beth Mooney was the knight in shining armour for Australia as they crushed Pakistan with a fighting comeback in the ninth match of the ongoing Women’s World ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
ICC Launches Women’s Cricket Week In Alignment With World Cup In India

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the launch of the inaugural ICC Women’s Cricket Week, a landmark initiative aimed at promoting and celebrating women’s game ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Maphaka Ruled Out Of SA’s One-off T20I Against Namibia And White-ball Tour Of Pakistan

WSB Newlands Cricket Ground: South Africa’s promising young fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the one-off T20I against Namibia and the white-ball tour of Pakistan after sustaining ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Women's World Cup: Rain Delays Toss For India V SA Match; Umpires To Inspect Ground At 2.45 Pm

VDCA International Cricket Stadium: Toss was delayed for India's crucial match against South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam because ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Women's WC: Toss To Be Held At 3.15 Pm, Play To Start At 3.45, No Overs Lost In…

VDCA International Cricket Stadium: The toss for the India v South Africa match here at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam to be conducted at 3.15 pm. Play ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Women's WC: South Africa Elect To Bowl Against India As Rain Delays Start

VDCA International Cricket Stadium: South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in Match 10 of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA International ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Joe Root Backs England To End Ashes Drought In Australia

Joe Root insists England can end their 10-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally "bring the urn home" from their tour to Australia later this year. England have ...

By AFP News

2 months ago
West Indies Players Need Self-belief To Make A Comeback In The 2nd Test Against India: Richardson

Cricket West Indies Golf Day: Former West Indies captain Richie Richardson has said the West Indies players need to have self-belief to make a comeback in the second Test against ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Women's World Cup: Weather Threat Looms As India Face South Africa Challenge

VDCA International Cricket Stadium: A threat of rain disruption looms as the Indian team gets ready to take on South Africa in their third match in the ICC Women's Cricket ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Delhi HC Junks PIL Challenging BCCI Cricket Team Being Called ‘Team India’

Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the “arbitrary and misleading portrayal” of the Board of Control for Cricket ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Sir Vivian Richards Leads West Indies Cricket Legends At Golf Day In New Delhi

Sir Vivian Richards: West Indies cricket icon Sir Vivian Richards led a distinguished gathering of cricketing legends and sporting personalities as Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted its first-ever Golf Day ...

By IANS News

2 months ago