Hyderabad, June 21: Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Sreenidhi University TG20 got off to a spectacular start on Sunday evening as a packed Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium came alive for a glittering opening ceremony that celebrated the arrival of Telangana’s premier T20 competition.
The vibrant event brought together some of the biggest names in Indian cricket and entertainment, setting the perfect stage for the inaugural season of the tournament.
The glittering opening ceremony marked the formal commencement of Telangana’s premier T20 competition. Hon’ble deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, which was also was attended by Telangana Director General of Police Mr. C.V. Anand Garu, BCCI Apex Council Member V. Chamundeswaranath, HCA Secretary M. Jeevan Reddy, HCA Treasurer Dr. Anil Kumar, HCA Joint Secretary Basava Raju, Governing Council Chairman V. Agam Rao, Governing Council Member C. Sanjeev Reddy, and Sreenidhi University TG20 Brand Ambassador Vijay Deverakonda.
The evening also featured the presence of former India cricketer and Sreenidhi University TG20 Head of Cricket Operations Ambati Rayudu, India International Mohammed Siraj.
The evening combined cricket, entertainment and celebration in equal measure, with Thaman S adding to the festive atmosphere and fans responding enthusiastically throughout the programme.
With fans filling the stands and an atmosphere of excitement sweeping through the stadium, the opening ceremony showcased the growing stature of the competition and its ambition to become a key platform for emerging cricket talent across Telangana.
Addressing the young cricketers and fans in attendance, Vijay Deverakonda spoke passionately about the opportunities the tournament can create for aspiring players from the state. “With this league, I’m hoping we get more superstars from Telangana. I’ll be so happy to see players playing for the Indian team,” said Vijay, highlighting the role the league can play in shaping the next generation of cricketers.
Rayudu, who has been closely involved with the development of the competition, urged participants to make the most of the opportunity and dream bigger for Telangana cricket. “The talent that we have here is immense. Over the years, the number of players from Hyderabad and Telangana should double,” he said while encouraging youngsters to leave their mark on the game.
Siraj, one of Hyderabad’s most successful cricketing exports and a role model for aspiring fast bowlers, echoed those sentiments and called upon players to enjoy the experience. “It’s a very big platform for everyone. Express yourself and enjoy this tournament,” Siraj said.
