Overview

• The Andhra Cricket Association formally named a stand for Mithali Raj and a gate for Ravi Kalpana at the ACA-VDCA Stadium on October 12 in Visakhapatnam.
• The unveiling took place before India’s Women’s World Cup match against Australia, with ICC chairman Jay Shah in attendance.
• ACA leaders said the recognition reflects a commitment to elevating women’s cricket and inspiring future players.
• Nara Lokesh credited Smriti Mandhana’s August suggestion as the spark for the initiative and linked the move to goals for gender parity.
• Mithali Raj retired in 2022 as India’s top ODI run-scorer, while Ravi Kalpana, the first woman from Andhra to play for India, featured in seven ODIs and spoke of the honor as an emotional moment for her family.