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Ambati Rayudu backs HCA’s plan for new cricket academy in Karimnagar
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:18 AM
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International batsman Ambati Rayudu has publicly endorsed the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s proposal to set up a cricket academy in Karimnagar, Telangana.
International cricketer Ambati Rayudu, known for his contributions to Indian limited‑overs cricket, announced his support for the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) initiative to build a dedicated cricket academy in Karimnagar, Telangana. Rayudu’s endorsement was conveyed during a press interaction with local officials, where he highlighted the importance of nurturing talent outside traditional hubs.
The HCA plans to develop the academy on a 10‑acre site on the outskirts of Karimnagar, featuring indoor practice facilities, a turf ground, fitness centre and residential quarters for trainees. The project aims to provide structured coaching for youth from the region, creating a pipeline for state and national teams.
State sports officials welcomed the proposal, noting that the academy could boost participation in cricket across rural Telangana and generate employment for coaches and support staff. Rayudu’s backing is expected to attract additional sponsors and accelerate the academy’s construction timeline.
The HCA plans to develop the academy on a 10‑acre site on the outskirts of Karimnagar, featuring indoor practice facilities, a turf ground, fitness centre and residential quarters for trainees. The project aims to provide structured coaching for youth from the region, creating a pipeline for state and national teams.
State sports officials welcomed the proposal, noting that the academy could boost participation in cricket across rural Telangana and generate employment for coaches and support staff. Rayudu’s backing is expected to attract additional sponsors and accelerate the academy’s construction timeline.