27th edition of AM/NS India - The Hindu FIC cricket tournament commences on a grand note in Visakhapatnam

27th edition of AM/NS India - The Hindu FIC cricket tournament commences on a grand note in Visakhapatnam

The 27th ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India – The Hindu FIC Cricket Trophy commenced on a grand note at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in PM Palem here on Saturday. The prestigious tournament is being organised in association with the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA).

As many as 18 cricket clubs from North Andhra region will be taking part in the tournament which is going to be held till April 28. Dr YSR ACA VDCA Stadium and East Coast Railway Stadium will host the matches, which are in 50-over One Day International (ODI) format.

Commissioner of Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) K.S. Viswanathan participated in the event as the chief guest.

During his inaugural address, Mr. Viswanathan stressed the importance of seizing opportunities. He noted that in recent times, several budding cricketers like Nitish Kumar Reddy and K.S. Bharat have come into the spotlight by making the most of the chances given to them. He said that strong performances in tournaments like these can propel players forward and transform their lives. He also expressed hope that the tournament would help bring out promising talent for the country.

Mr. Viswanathan expressed his admiration for The Hindu, explaining how the English daily had been a valuable resource during his IAS preparation days. He further praised the efforts of AM/NS, noting that the organisation is not only playing a crucial role in attracting investments to the State but is also promoting sports.

Honorary Secretary of VDCA K. Parthasaradhy remembered his long association with The Hindu in organising the FIC Cricket Trophy. He noted that the tournament had been held consistently every year, except for a two-year break during the COVID-19 pandemic. In all other years, the event was conducted on a grand-scale and received an overwhelming response.

He also announced that, in collaboration with The Hindu, the VDCA will continue its annual summer coaching camp this year, starting from the first week of May