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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following cricket stadium will be renamed as as Arun Jaitley Stadium, in memory of its former president?
A
Wankhede Stadium
B
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
C
Eden Gardens
D
Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cricket stadium encompassing the capital’s famous Ferozeshah Kotla Ground will be named after former Union minister Arun Jaitley, who died on Saturday, in recognition of his contribution to the game as an administrator of the sport.

Detailed explanation-2: -The DDCA announced on 27 August 2019 that the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground would be renamed as Arun Jaitely Stadium, in honour of the late Union Minister and former Delhi District Cricket Association President Arun Jaitley, interestingly the ground would retain the name of Feroze Shah Kotla Ground.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Average first innings score in Tests at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is 342, which indicates a good batting pitch where teams batting first can post a decent total.

Detailed explanation-4: -Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the smallest cricket stadium in India.

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