Rishabh Pant and Aakash Chopra come in support of eviction notice served Sonnet Cricket Club

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New Delhi, May 1: Rishabh Pant and Aakash Chopra have come in support of Sonnet Cricket Club, which has been served eviction notice to move away from its long-time base - Sri Venkateswara College.

Over the years, Sonnet Cricket Club, one of the most iconic cricket academies in Delhi, has produced many India cricketers, including Pant and several players representing various states in the domestic circuit. And Pant has called for Venkateshwara College to reconsider their decision.

India wicketkeeper Pant, who is currently recuperating from injuries sustained during a car accident, took to social media to state that the Sonnet Cricket Club played a big role in shaping his cricketing career and it's a home for budding cricketers.

"It is so disheartening to see my club that has produced so many international cricketers over the years and continues to do so has been served an eviction notice. It played a major role in shaping my cricketing career and many more like me. This is like a home for all of us," Pant tweeted.

"We have always followed the rules set by the college. I would like to request the governing bodies of Venkateshwara College to reconsider this as Sonnet club is not just a club, it's like a heritage institution and a home for so many budding cricketers," he further added.

Meanwhile, former India opener turned commentator also came in support of Pant and the Sonnet Cricket Club by quote tweeting the wicketkeeper-batter's original post.

Chopra also echoed what Pant had said and requested the Venkateshwar College to reconsider their decision to evict Sonnet Cricket Club, which has helped produce over a dozen international cricketers.

"This has come as a rude shock. Sonnet Cricket Club is an institution that's worked tirelessly in the service of Indian cricket for decades. Over a dozen International cricketers. Countless first-class cricketers. I'd humbly request Venkateshwara College in Delhi to reconsider their decision to evacuate us," Chopra tweeted.