Overview
- The Andhra Cricket Association will inaugurate the new stands before India’s Women’s World Cup match against Australia in Visakhapatnam on October 12.
- Officials describe the dedication as the stadium’s first visible tribute to women cricketers, fast-tracked after Mandhana’s request at the Breaking Boundaries event.
- An ACA statement says the honor recognizes trailblazers and aims to inspire the next generation, reflecting a commitment to gender parity.
- Mithali Raj remains the leading run-scorer in women’s ODIs with 7,805 runs and is part of the World Cup broadcast team, with reports indicating she will be at the venue on Sunday.
- Andhra-born wicketkeeper-batter Ravi (Raavi) Kalpana, capped in seven ODIs for India, is being honored as a regional role model as the venue also hosts India–South Africa on October 9.