Virender Sehwag Recalls Arun Jaitley’s Contribution to His Career
Former
Indian champion Virender Sehwag paid tribute to Arun Jaitley, former finance
minister and president of the Delhi cricket and District Cricket Association
(DDCA). Party stalwart Bharatiya Janta died on Saturday at THE AIIMS hospital
in New Delhi.
He
was 66 and was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on 9 August
after complaining of shortness of breath and nervousness. Mr. Jaitley was kept
under observation at the hospital's Cardio-Neuro-Centre, but his condition
continued to deteriorate. In January of this year, he left his post as Minister
of Finance in January for health reasons.
Tributes
pour in from every corner of one of India's most famous politicians. Virender
Sehwag also joined the movement. The legendary opener paid tribute to Mr.
Jaitley before explaining the important role he played for cricketers in Delhi
while he was president of the DDCA. Mr. Jaitley led DDCA for 13 years until
2013.
Virender
Sehwag recalled how Jaitley's role had helped The Delhi Cricketers, including
himself, to join the Indian team as he tweeted:
“In
addition to having served extensively in public life, he played an important
role in the fact that many Delhi players had the opportunity to represent
India. There was a time when few Delhi players had a chance at the highest
level.
Struggled
at the death of #ArunJaitley Ji. In addition to having served extensively in
public life, he played an important role in the fact that many Delhi players
had the opportunity to represent India. There was a time when few Delhi players
had a chance at the highest level.
"But
under his leadership at DDCA, many players, including me, had the chance to
represent India. He listened to the needs of the players and was a problem
solver. Personally, shared a very nice relationship with him. My thoughts and
prayers are with his family and loved ones. Om Shanti".
So
far, the situation has completely changed. There are several Delhi stars in the
Indian team. Between skipper Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma,
Rishabh Pant and newcomer Navdeep Saini, Team India has no shortage of Delhi
players.
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