Arun Jaitley was a much-loved person in the sporting circles of India. The 66-year-old veteran politician, who scripted many a strategy for the BJP Government and was a trusted lieutenant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was regarded as a kingmaker in the politics of Indian cricket. A former President of Delhi & District Cricket Association, Jaitley was close to several top-notch cricket administrators including the current DDCA boss Rajat Sharma.