Kolkata, The Cricket Affiliation of Bengal on Tuesday introduced the rechristening of the spectator stands on the iconic Eden Gardens right here within the names of battle hero Col NJ Nair and India cricket legend Jhulan Goswami to honour their unbelievable achievements of their respective fields.
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Colonel NJ Nair, popularly generally known as ‘NJ’, was a extremely adorned officer of the Indian Military. He was the one serviceman to have been awarded each the very best and second highest gallantry awards.
Goswami completed her worldwide profession with 44 wickets in 12 Assessments, a world-record 255 wickets in 204 ODIs, and recorded one other 56 dismissals in 68 T20Is.
“To pay tribute and honor the incredible achievements of valiant military war hero Col N.J. Nair and India cricket legend Jhulan Goswami, the CAB on Tuesday announced the decision to rename the spectator stands at the iconic Eden Gardens as a testament to their immense impact in their respective fields,” the CAB, which hosted an occasion right here, stated.
Paying tribute to Col Nair and Goswami, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly stated, “I proudly rename our stands in tribute to icons, Col N.J Nair and Jhulan Goswami. It is an honor for me like you all to be a part of this memorable evening which has given all of us an opportunity to salute the bravery and achievements of these two iconic personalities.”
Terming the honour from the CAB a particular second in her life, Jhulan stated, “I have never ever dreamt of this moment in my life. I had the honor and privilege of playing for India but to have a stand named after me is special.
“I thank CAB President Mr Ganguly, other office bearers, former office bearers, our dada and everyone who were involved in my journey and have helped me and supported me.”
Col Nair’s son Shivan J Nair, who was felicitated by CAB President, said, “I take this opportunity to thank the CAB for honouring my father. I am truly honoured that a stand is being named after Col N.J Nair.”
Former BCCI and CAB President Sourav Ganguly, who was additionally current on the event, stated, “Right now is a particular second as we rename stands in identify of two nice individuals, Col N.J Nair and Jhulan. They each have achieved nice issues of their fields. Col Nair has made our nation proud together with her position in Indian military whereas Jhulan has made us proud on the cricket subject.”