ACA International Cricket Stadium

ACA International Cricket Stadium

The Andhra Cricket Association international cricket stadium under construction at Mangalagiri
Ground information
Location Mangalagiri, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates 16°26′13″N 80°33′11″E / 16.437°N 80.553°E / 16.437; 80.553Coordinates: 16°26′13″N 80°33′11″E / 16.437°N 80.553°E / 16.437; 80.553
Establishment TBA
Capacity 40,000
Owner Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh
Operator Andhra Cricket Association
Tenants Andhra cricket team
End names
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International information

ACA International Cricket Stadium (or Andhra Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium) is a cricket stadium under construction in the town of Mangalagiri. It is situated in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, nearly 15 mi (24 km) from Guntur and 10 mi (16 km) from Vijayawada.[1] Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy laid the foundation, with construction company IVRCL Limited winning the rights for the project, worth ₹51.04 crore (US$7.6 million).[2] It is owned by Andhra Cricket Association.and spread over an area of 24 acres (9.7 ha) with a seating capacity of 40,000[3]

VVS Laxman, the former Indian batsman hasinaugurated the Central Zone Academy of Andhra Cricket Association in June 2013.[4] The stadium will include a club house and an indoor cricket academy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India made Andhra Cricket Association as the headquarters of Indian women's cricket team.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Eco-friendly stadium coming up at Mangalagiri". The Hindu. 2013-03-29. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  2. ↑ Bureau, Our (2013-07-12). "IVRCL bags orders worth Rs 1,098 crore". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  3. ↑ "International cricket stadium for Vijaywada near NTR health university". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  4. ↑ "ACA Central Zone Academy". indianexpress. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
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