andhra cricket

Former Andhra skipper Vincent Vinay Kumar recalls guiding USA U-19 men to first major title

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For former Andhra cricketer Vincent Vinay Kumar, mentoring the USA Under-19 cricket team to its maiden major title triumph in the recently concluded Cubs Week one-day tournament in South Africa was a memorable experience. “Bringing players onto the same platform, devising game plans, and implementing them during matches were my main objectives as a coach. … Read more

From earning Rs. 5 a day to making a lasting impact: The untold story of Andhra’s cricket pioneers

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Some of these cricketers played during an era when they were paid a meagre Rs. 5 per day for a Ranji Trophy game, stayed in dormitories, and often travelled by train in unreserved compartments. Among the well-known players from Andhra, M. Suresh, Hussain Shaikh, M.F. Rahaman, Jugal Kishore Ghiya, P. Prasannakumar, R.S.R. Murthy, K. Ravishankar, … Read more