Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Rayudu Praises Alugunur Ground, Targets District Cricket Talent
Ambati Tirupati Rayudu visited a cricket ground in Alugunur.
The ground is in Karimnagar district and was developed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association.
Rayudu said it was one of the best cricket grounds in Telangana.
He wants cricket officials to find talented players from districts.
His goal is for at least five district players to reach the national level in two years.
He told players that cricket needs both fitness and strong minds.
He also said player selections should become more transparent.
Rayudu asked the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments to provide more land and facilities for cricket.
Ambati Tirupati Rayudu inspected the Alugunur cricket ground and pitch in Karimnagar district.
Rayudu called the HCA-developed facility one of the best cricket grounds in Telangana.
He said the focus should be on identifying and nurturing talented players from districts.
Rayudu aims to see at least five district players reach the national level within two years.
He urged greater government support, transparent selections and at least 10 acres for cricket in every district.
- Who
- Former India cricketer and Hyderabad Cricket Association Cricket Operations Committee head Ambati Tirupati Rayudu, along with local cricketers and officials.
- What
- Rayudu inspected the Alugunur cricket ground and pitch, praised its facilities and outlined plans to develop district talent.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Alugunur in Karimnagar district, Telangana.
- Why
- To assess cricket infrastructure and encourage the identification, training and advancement of talented district players.
- Ground
- Alugunur cricket ground
- Location
- Karimnagar district, Telangana
- Developer
- Hyderabad Cricket Association
- National-level target
- At least five district players within two years
- Selection reform
- The HCA plans to improve transparency and address past mistakes
- Government appeal
- Rayudu urged Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to support cricket infrastructure
- Land proposal
- At least 10 acres for cricket in every district