Andhra Pradesh government will extend full support for budding cricketers: Minister Kondapalli Srinivas

On July 15, 2024, minister for micro, small and medium enterprises, Kondapalli Srinivas, assured that the Andhra Pradesh government would offer comprehensive support to young and budding cricketers, including specialised training in academies overseen by international players.

Together with former Union Minister, P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, he extended congratulations to cricketers G.S.P. Teja, Ashwin Hebbar, Kodavandla Sudharshan, and others from Vizag Warriors, as well as Gedela Srinubabu, CEO of Pulsus Group and franchise owner of the team, in Vizianagaram.

In this context, the team convened with Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Srinivas, and other public officials.

Reflecting on his ties with the Andhra Cricket Academy, Ashok highlighted Vizianagaram's reputation for excellent sports infrastructure, notably the Vijji Stadium. Srinubabu pledged to organize additional local tournaments aimed at identifying talented players. Teja and Sudarshan attributed their success in all the APL matches to the training facilities available in Vizianagaram.

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The Vizag Warriors triumphed over the Uttarandhra Lions by 87 runs in the Andhra Premier League final, held in Visakhapatnam on Saturday night.

Hebbar was the standout performer of the night, scoring an unbeaten 91 off 56 balls, including eight fours and four sixes, to propel Warriors to a total of 189/5. Their opponents struggled throughout their run-chase, ultimately falling short by 87 runs. Hebbar also made significant contributions in the second innings, securing two crucial catches. These catches helped P. Manikanta Gangadhar claim his second and third wickets of the match, including the dismissal of Impact Player, Dheeraj Kumar. 

Hebbar's stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match award. He was also honored with the Player of the Series accolade for amassing 456 runs in eight innings, a remarkable 115 runs ahead of the next highest scorer, Srikar Bharat.