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New Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
ACA plans major cricketing push with a world-class stadium in Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada MP and Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) president Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) on Sunday announced that the ACA is committed to nurturing cricketing talent across the State through the Andhra Premier League (APL) and a series of long-term infrastructure initiatives. Addressing the 72nd Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of the association in Vijayawada, Chinni revealed that ACA is actively working to bring international cricket matches to the Visakhapatnam stadium. As a major development, he confirmed that the Port City will host five matches during the Women's Cricket World Cup scheduled for September and October this year. He expressed gratitude to the BCCI for allocating the matches. Highlighting infrastructure expansion, Chinni said the ACA aims to establish dedicated cricket grounds in all 25 districts, in collaboration with the State government. 'Work is underway in places like Nellore and Kurnool, where ACA owns land,' Chinni added. The association also proposed that cricket clubs hold regular tournaments, a move unanimously supported by members. A new plan is in place to ensure 200 days of cricketing activity annually. 'We have requested the State government to allocate 65 acres within the proposed Sports City. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is keen on building a world-class stadium with a seating capacity of one lakh, making it the largest after Ahmedabad,' he said.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Will develop cricket grounds in all districts: ACA president Sivanath
The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) is working with the State government to develop cricket grounds in all the districts, said 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 said at present, the ACA is developing cricket grounds in Nellore and Kurnool on its own land. In addition to this, the ACA is focusing on bringing talented players into the limelight, he added. The Andhra Premier League is being organised to give a platform to the talented cricketers identified from across the State. 'We will ensure that only the best-performing players get to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL),' the MP said. This was the first annual meeting since Mr. Kesineni Sivanath assumed charge as ACA President. He expressed happiness over the successful conduct of the annual meeting. He emphasised that the association would not only focus on identifying talent but would also provide all facilities to aspiring players to encourage them. Listing the achievements, Mr. Sivanath said the ACA, apex body, elected eight months ago, has since striven hard 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 said. The MP added that there is a need to better the infrastructure for hosting cricket matches. The Visakhapatnam stadium will be further modernised so more international matches can be held, he said. ACA apex body members, District Cricket Association representatives, and international players participated in the meeting.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra MP serves Rs 100 crore defamation notice on brother Kesineni Nani
VIJAYAWADA: Kesineni Srinivas (Nani), former MP, has been served a legal notice by his brother and the sitting MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), demanding Rs 100 crore in damages for alleged defamation. The notice follows an open letter written by Nani to the Chief Minister, accusing Sivanath of orchestrating a fraudulent land deal worth Rs 3,000 crore involving Ursa Clusters Pvt Ltd. The controversy revolves around the allotment of over 50 acres of prime land in Visakhapatnam to Ursa Clusters, a company reportedly set up just weeks before the deal. Critics, including Nani, questioned the company's credibility, alleging it lacks the experience or financial standing to justify such a significant land allotment. Nani claimed that Sivanath, who also serves as the President of Andhra Cricket Association, is the hidden force behind the deal, using his political influence to secure the land under the guise of investment, potentially through benami ownership. Nani, who represented Vijayawada for a decade as a TDP MP, before an unsuccessful run with the YSRCP in the 2024 elections, vowed to continue his battle against the alleged exploitation of public resources. In a statement on X, he described the legal notice as an attempt to intimidate, silence and muzzle criticism, but affirmed his resolve to fight back with facts. He emphasised his commitment to transparency, drawing on his 10-year tenure as an MP, during which he claims to have served with integrity.
