No free passes for Virat Kohli, but a stadium stand? Sunil Gavaskar reflects on Delhi’s gesture

Virat Kohli has been a major draw wherever he plays -- be it international cricket or domestic leagues.

The Delhi and District Cricket Association had honoured him back in 2019 by naming a pavilion stand after him at the Arun Jaitley Stadium -- a rare tribute for an active cricketer.

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As RCB's matches bring massive crowds to Delhi -- fans often wonder: does Kohli enjoy any special privileges at the ground where a stand bears his name?

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Cricketing great Sunil Gavaskar recently addressed the topic in a light-hearted manner. Speaking about stadium tributes, Gavaskar said:

"Yeah, it's a terrific honour, but I don't know what the DDCA does, whether Virat Kohli gets free tickets."

"There is a pavilion named after me in Mumbai, but I don't get any tickets. People still call and say 'Hello, but there is a stand named after you' and I say 'it's just named after me, but I don't think it is available,'" said Gavaskar.

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Gavaskar’s candid admission offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how these honours are more symbolic than practical. While having a stand named after you is a remarkable honour, it doesn’t automatically come with free tickets or reserved seating -- even for legends like Gavaskar or Kohli.

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For Virat Kohli, the pavilion at his home ground in Delhi remains a permanent reminder of his incredible impact on Indian cricket. And as he leads RCB’s charge in IPL 2025 -- Kohli continues to build memories that future generations will celebrate.

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Virat Kohli's IPL record at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Let's take a look at Kohli's IPL numbers at his home ground: