The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) is working with the State authorities to develop cricket grounds in all the districts, stated ACA president and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath.
Participating in the ACA’s 72nd Annual General Body Meeting in Vijayawada on June 8, Sunday, Mr. Sivanath stated at current, the ACA is creating cricket grounds in Nellore and Kurnool by itself land. In addition to this, the ACA is specializing in bringing proficient gamers into the limelight, he added.
The Andhra Premier League is being organised to provide a platform to the proficient cricketers recognized from throughout the State. “We will ensure that only the best-performing players get to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL),” the MP stated.
This was the primary annual assembly since Mr. Kesineni Sivanath assumed cost as ACA President. He expressed happiness over the profitable conduct of the annual assembly. He emphasised that the affiliation wouldn’t solely deal with figuring out expertise however would additionally present all amenities to aspiring gamers to encourage them.
Listing the achievements, Mr. Sivanath stated the ACA, apex physique, elected eight months in the past, has since striven laborious to develop cricket in the State. “The ACA-VDCA International stadium was modernised in just 45 days. Out of four IPL matches allotted to the venue, two matches were successfully held. Additionally, the stadium is set to host five matches of the Women’s World Cup,” he stated.
The MP added that there’s a want to higher the infrastructure for internet hosting cricket matches. The Visakhapatnam stadium shall be additional modernised so extra worldwide matches could be held, he stated.
ACA apex physique members, District Cricket Association representatives, and worldwide gamers participated in the assembly.
Published – June 08, 2025 11:32 pm IST
