Jay Shah meets DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley on Arun Jaitley's 7th death anniversary
Synopsis
Jay Shah's quiet Sunday call on Rohan Jaitley is more than a personal tribute — it is a nod to the administrative lineage Arun Jaitley built at the DDCA and the BCCI. Seven years after his death, that network now spans the ICC's top office and a financially rebuilt DDCA.
Key Takeaways
Jay Shah , Chairperson of the ICC , visited DDCA President Rohan Jaitley in New Delhi on Sunday.
The visit marked the eve of the 7th death anniversary of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley .
Arun Jaitley served as DDCA president from 1999 to 2013 and was BCCI vice-president and an IPL governing council member.
The Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed the Arun Jaitley Stadium in his honour.
Under Rohan Jaitley, DDCA moved from ₹22 crore in dues to a ₹100 crore fixed deposit and a ₹70 crore stadium renovation for the 2023 World Cup.
Jay Shah, Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday visited Rohan Jaitley, President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), at his residence in New Delhi to pay homage to the late Arun Jaitley on the eve of his 7th death anniversary. The visit was described as a gesture of respect, remembrance and gratitude to a leader widely credited with reshaping cricket administration in the capital.
A tribute rooted in cricket administration
The meeting between Shah and the younger Jaitley carried both personal and institutional weight. Arun Jaitley's imprint on Indian cricket governance — particularly at the DDCA and in the wider Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ecosystem — remains a reference point for administrators, including Shah, who rose through the BCCI before taking charge at the ICC.
Arun Jaitley's twin legacy
Arun Jaitley served as DDCA president from 1999 to 2013 and held the post of vice-president of the BCCI, along with a seat on the governing council of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In parallel, he held key Union portfolios including Finance, Corporate Affairs, Defence, Information and Broadcasting, Law and Justice, and Commerce and Industry across Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments at the Centre between 1999 and 2019.
He is credited with ending prolonged infighting inside the DDCA and pushing governance reforms. In recognition, the association's iconic Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed the Arun Jaitley Stadium a few years ago.
Rohan Jaitley's turnaround at DDCA
Rohan Jaitley was elected unopposed as DDCA president in 2023. According to figures shared by the association, when he took charge, the DDCA had just ₹85 lakh in reserves against outstanding dues of ₹22 crore.
Under his stewardship, the body's finances have turned around sharply, including a ₹100 crore fixed deposit and an investment of over ₹70 crore to renovate the stadium for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He was also instrumental in launching the Delhi Premier League, the state's marquee T20 competition.
Why the visit matters
With Shah now leading the global governing body and Rohan Jaitley steering the DDCA, the meeting underscores the continuity of a network of administrators shaped in part by Arun Jaitley's tenure. The tribute is expected to be followed by formal remembrance events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the coming days.
Point of View
The ICC Chair, chose to make a personal visit on the eve of the anniversary is a quiet acknowledgement of that pipeline. Rohan Jaitley's turnaround numbers at DDCA — from ₹22 crore in dues to a ₹100 crore corpus — suggest the reform culture has, at least financially, held. The harder test remains on-field talent throughput from Delhi, which has lagged the administrative revival.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jay Shah visit Rohan Jaitley?
ICC Chairperson Jay Shah visited DDCA President Rohan Jaitley at his New Delhi residence on Sunday to pay tribute to late former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on the eve of his 7th death anniversary. The visit was described as a gesture of respect and remembrance.
What roles did Arun Jaitley hold in Indian cricket?
Arun Jaitley was president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) from 1999 to 2013. He also served as vice-president of the BCCI and was a member of the Indian Premier League governing council.
Why is Feroz Shah Kotla now called the Arun Jaitley Stadium?
The DDCA renamed the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as the Arun Jaitley Stadium a few years ago in recognition of his contribution to Delhi cricket, particularly for ending long-standing infighting in the association and driving governance reforms.
How has DDCA's financial position changed under Rohan Jaitley?
When Rohan Jaitley took charge as DDCA president in 2023, the body had ₹85 lakh in reserves and ₹22 crore in outstanding dues. Under him, DDCA built a ₹100 crore fixed deposit and invested over ₹70 crore to renovate the stadium for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
When did Arun Jaitley pass away?
Arun Jaitley passed away in 2019. His 7th death anniversary falls this week, which prompted the tribute visit by ICC Chairperson Jay Shah.
