The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Saturday announced that the Pavilion Block at the KSCA Grounds, Rajnagar, Hubballi, will be named in honour of Sunil Joshi, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the State and Indian cricket.

“This decision has been taken as a mark of deep respect and appreciation for Sunil Joshi’s remarkable cricketing journey and his enduring association with cricket in North Karnataka.

“Hailing from Gadag district, Sunil Joshi played a significant part of his formative cricket in Hubballi, and the naming of the Pavilion Block in his honour stands as a fitting and lasting tribute to one of Karnataka’s most distinguished cricketing ambassadors,” a statement from the State body read.

A celebrated left-arm spinner, Joshi represented India in 15 Tests and 69 ODIs.

The naming ceremony will be held on the occasion of the prestigious Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. It is scheduled for noon and will see the presence of KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, and former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar.