US EditionAndhra Cricket Association Renames Stands After Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana - The Statesman
The Andhra Cricket Association honors Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana, recognizing their impact on Indian women’s cricket ahead of a Women’s World Cup match.
- Andhra Cricket Association announced it will name two stands at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam after Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana, inaugurating them on October 12, 2025 before India's World Cup match with Australia.
- Smriti Mandhana pressed the case for naming stands, and Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh consulted the ACA, which fast-tracked a resolution after her August 'Breaking Boundaries' suggestion.
- Mithali Raj's record shows she retired in 2022 with 7,805 runs in 232 ODIs at an average of 50.68 and seven centuries, while Ravi Kalpana played seven ODIs and inspired Andhra cricket.
- Officials said the decision reflects a commitment to gender parity and honours women cricketers, following Eden Gardens naming a stand after Jhulan Goswami.
- With the Women's World Cup underway, the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam will host five matches including India vs South Africa on October 9 and India vs Australia on October 12, 2025, and Mithali Raj will be at the venue on Sunday.
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Smriti Mandhana's idea becomes reality: Mithali Raj stand at Vizag stadium
The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam will name stands after Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana, recognizing their impact on Indian women’s cricket, following a public suggestion by Smriti Mandhana and support from Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh.
Women's WC: Balanced Vizag pitch likely to offer relief to struggling Indian batters
India's women's cricket team faces Australia and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. The pitch is expected to favor batters. This venue will host two important World Cup matches. Former players Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana will be honored with stands named after them. This recognition celebrates their contributions to women's cricket.
Mithali Raj, Ravi Kalpana Get Dedicated Sections At ACA-VDCA Stadium Amid Women’s World Cup 2025
ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam honours Indian women cricket legends Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana with a stand and gate dedication, celebrating their achievements ahead of India’s Women’s World Cup clash against Australia
Mithali Raj, Ravi Kalpana stand are set to be unveiled during Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam
On October 12, the Andhra Cricket Association will honour Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana by naming stadium stands after them at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, ahead of India's ODI World Cup match against South Africa.
Andhra Cricket Association renames stands after Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana - The Statesman
Ahead of the ODI game between India and Australia in the ongoing Women's World Cup, the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association has announced that two stands at the Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium will be named after legendary cricketers Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana.
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