Gate number two of the Kotla will be named after Sehwag on October 31, a day before the opening T20 International between India and New Zealand.
"The erstwhile management had in recognition of Mr. Virender Sehwags many accomplishments promised to name Gate no. 2 as the Virender Sehwag gate and I am giving effect to that promise," said DDCA administrator, Justice (retired) Vikramjit Sen, in a statement.
"This is the first of many other initiatives that are being implemented to recognise the contribution of cricketers who have richly contributed to the DDCA.