Virender Sehwag to be Feted by BCCI, Delhi to Stay Away

The BCCI has sent an official mail to the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Wednesday intimating them about the decision but Sehwag's home state association for 17 years has decided to stay away from the celebrations as of now. (Delhi and Districts Cricket Association Still Mum on Virender Sehwag Felicitation)

"We have received an e-mail today from the BCCI stating that Virender Sehwag will be felicitated tomorrow at 9 am before the start of the Test match. I don't know but may be the president or the secretary will felicitate him on behalf of the board. DDCA is not a part of the felicitation programme," DDCA's working president Chetan Chauhan told PTI on Wednesday.

With the parliament in session, BCCI secretary and BJP MP Anurag Thakur is expected to be present along with treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhary.

Sehwag is likely to be presented with a silver plaque commemorating his achievements.

When asked why DDCA is not a part of the felicitation function, Chauhan replied: "Since we have been informed at such short notice, we don't have enough time to prepare. We will certainly felicitate him in a befitting manner for his immense contribution to Delhi and Indian cricket."

Interestingly, Sehwag left his home state Delhi to represent Haryana this season, allegedly due to some differences with the Delhi team management.

He retired from international cricket in October this year, having amassed 8586 Test and 8273 ODI runs.