<p>Hubballi: One of the finest spinners to have come from Karnataka, Sunil Joshi's contribution to India and State cricket was recognised when the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/ksca">Karnataka State Cricket Association</a> (KSCA) named the Pavilion Block at the Rajnagar Stadium in his honour. </p>.<p>KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad inaugurated the ‘<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/sunil-joshi">Sunil Joshi</a> Pavilion’ during the lunch break on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir here on Tuesday. </p>.<p>The formal ceremony took place in the presence of his wife Ravneet, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and other KSCA office bearers and managing committee members. </p>.<p>“Gadag gave me birth, Hubballi gave me cricket and character,” an emotional Joshi said. </p>.Ranji Trophy | Final ticketed to regulate crowd: KSCA .<p>“I would like to thank the KSCA president (Venkatesh) Prasad, Sujith (Somsundar) and Avinash (Vaidhya). I would also like to thank all the MC members and all the conveners. It gives immense pleasure to receive this honour. It really means a lot to me and my family.”</p>.<p>Joshi appeared in 15 Tests and 69 ODIs, claiming 41 and 69 wickets respectively. A handy batter, he also scored 352 runs in Tests and 584 in ODIs. His most significant outing came in November 2000 when he struck a defiant 92 and claimed eight wickets for the match to help India to victory against Bangladesh. </p>.<p>In all, he appeared in 160 first-class matches and picked up a whopping 615 wickets. </p>.<p>Joshi said the honour would have a "true meaning" if it inspires youngsters from the region to take up the sport. </p>.<p>“If I could inspire one young cricketer today in the entire ground today, or in the next five days or the coming years, then this pavilion name will have a right meaning and true meaning to it.”</p>.Ranji Trophy final: Karnataka toil on sweltering day.<p>Recalling his memorable debut innings with Prasad, “Back in 1992, I made my debut in this same ground. I got 83 not out, and when I remember that innings now, I was joined by Venky (Venkatesh Prasad). I would like to really thank Venky for taking this lead and making this happen,” he said. </p>.<p>To make the occasion even more special, it came in front of the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy side, a team he coached in 2014-15, when they beat star-studded Mumbai in Mumbai.</p>
<p>Hubballi: One of the finest spinners to have come from Karnataka, Sunil Joshi's contribution to India and State cricket was recognised when the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/ksca">Karnataka State Cricket Association</a> (KSCA) named the Pavilion Block at the Rajnagar Stadium in his honour. </p>.<p>KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad inaugurated the ‘<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/sunil-joshi">Sunil Joshi</a> Pavilion’ during the lunch break on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir here on Tuesday. </p>.<p>The formal ceremony took place in the presence of his wife Ravneet, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and other KSCA office bearers and managing committee members. </p>.<p>“Gadag gave me birth, Hubballi gave me cricket and character,” an emotional Joshi said. </p>.Ranji Trophy | Final ticketed to regulate crowd: KSCA .<p>“I would like to thank the KSCA president (Venkatesh) Prasad, Sujith (Somsundar) and Avinash (Vaidhya). I would also like to thank all the MC members and all the conveners. It gives immense pleasure to receive this honour. It really means a lot to me and my family.”</p>.<p>Joshi appeared in 15 Tests and 69 ODIs, claiming 41 and 69 wickets respectively. A handy batter, he also scored 352 runs in Tests and 584 in ODIs. His most significant outing came in November 2000 when he struck a defiant 92 and claimed eight wickets for the match to help India to victory against Bangladesh. </p>.<p>In all, he appeared in 160 first-class matches and picked up a whopping 615 wickets. </p>.<p>Joshi said the honour would have a "true meaning" if it inspires youngsters from the region to take up the sport. </p>.<p>“If I could inspire one young cricketer today in the entire ground today, or in the next five days or the coming years, then this pavilion name will have a right meaning and true meaning to it.”</p>.Ranji Trophy final: Karnataka toil on sweltering day.<p>Recalling his memorable debut innings with Prasad, “Back in 1992, I made my debut in this same ground. I got 83 not out, and when I remember that innings now, I was joined by Venky (Venkatesh Prasad). I would like to really thank Venky for taking this lead and making this happen,” he said. </p>.<p>To make the occasion even more special, it came in front of the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy side, a team he coached in 2014-15, when they beat star-studded Mumbai in Mumbai.</p>