Mithali Raj Honored: Stand Named After Cricket Icon at Visakhapatnam Stadium

The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has announced that two sections of the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam will be dedicated to iconic Indian women cricketers Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana on October 12, coinciding with the India vs Australia ICC Women's Cricket World Cup fixture.

As part of its ongoing efforts to celebrate women's contributions to cricket, the ACA will name a stand after Mithali Raj and a gate after Ravi Kalpana - marking a landmark moment for women's cricket in Andhra Pradesh and across India.

"The ACA's tribute to Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana reflects a deep commitment to honouring the trailblazers who have redefined women's cricket in India while inspiring the next generation to dream bigger," the ACA said in a statement.

Mithali is a former India captain and one of the most accomplished batters in the history of women's cricket, whose remarkable career has inspired generations. Kalpana is Andhra-born wicketkeeper-batter whose journey from the state circuit to the Indian team has motivated countless young cricketers in the region.