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The much-awaited Guntur District Cricket League has officially begun, marking the start of an exciting season for cricket enthusiasts across the region. Organized by the Guntur District Cricket Association, the league aims to promote local cricketing talent and provide a competitive platform for aspiring players to showcase their skills. The opening ceremony witnessed an enthusiastic turnout from players, coaches, and sports lovers, setting a vibrant tone for the tournament. Several teams from different parts of the district are participating, each determined to make their mark through teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship. The matches are being held at prominent cricket grounds in Guntur, with fixtures scheduled throughout the week. The league not only highlights the growing passion for cricket in Guntur but also serves as a stepping stone for young cricketers aiming to advance to state and national levels. With energetic performances, nail-biting finishes, and strong community support, the Guntur District Cricket League promises a thrilling season of competitive and entertaining cricket action.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is determined to place Andhra Pradesh in the forefront of sports, said Animini Ravi Naidu, chairperson of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP), here on Wednesday (August 20). Speaking after inaugurating the zonal-level sports competitions at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, he noted that National Sports Day would be celebrated in a grand manner in Visakhapatnam on August 29 in memory of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Over 2,000 athletes from Nellore, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, NTR, Krishna and Prakasam districts are participating in the ongoing zonal contests. Mr. Ravi Naidu, accompanied by SAAP directors A. Ramana Rao and S. Santosh Kumar, University Physical Education director Paul Kumar and CSR officer Venkata Ramana Manduru, lit the torch to formally launch the competitions.