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Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana Immortalized with Stands at Iconic Cricket Stadium
12 Oct
Summary
- Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana honored with stands at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
- Stands unveiled ahead of India vs Australia match in ICC Women's World Cup 2025
- Smriti Mandhana's suggestion led to this tribute to women's cricket pioneers
As India and Australia prepare to face off in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 12, 2025, the Andhra Cricket Association has paid a special tribute to two trailblazers of women's cricket in India.
The ACA has officially named stands after former India captain Mithali Raj and wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Kalpana, who were felicitated in a ceremony attended by ICC chairman Jay Shah. This decision follows a suggestion made by India opener Smriti Mandhana to Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh back in August, where she proposed that pioneers of women's cricket should be recognized in a significant way.
