Wrapped within the lap of scenic mountains and a string of coconut and pine bushes lies a city whose bedrock has all the time been vibrant and action-oriented when it comes to cinemas, celebrating artists and politicians alike with unbridled power.
The 18th-century fort of Vizianagaram stands the check of time and though Bhogi and Sankranti have handed, the celebrations haven’t died. This time, it’s not an on-screen blockbuster. Rather, it’s an on-field one as Andhra is in touching distance of a spot within the knockouts of the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy.
High on confidence after humbling home heavyweight Saurashtra, the Hanuma Vihari-led workforce will tackle Assam in an Elite Group B match right here, beginning Tuesday.
Andhra began its Ranji Trophy season on the flawed foot after it suffered a nine-wicket defeat to Mumbai in its opening recreation. But the turnaround was fast, as Andhra tamed Tamil Nadu after which hammered Hyderabad by 154 runs. The current win towards Saurashtra has definitely kicked within the delight within the workforce and amongst the locals.
Complacency can’t be dominated out, because the facet suffered a 131-loss to Maharashtra and salvaged a draw towards Delhi. Andhra with 19 factors, is now within the fourth place, having performed six matches, profitable three, dropping two and salvaging a draw.
The toast of Andhra has been Lalith Mohan, who picked 11 wickets (5/71 & 6/58) towards Saurashtra, and the 32-year-old will play an important function towards Assam.
Players to be careful
Ricky Bhui, Riyan Parag, KV Srikanth, Nitish Reddy and Karan Shinde are some gamers to be careful for when it comes to particular person performances. In head-to-head, Assam has obtained the higher hand, having gained twice towards Andhra in 2009 and 2015 and enjoying out two attracts within the 2012-13 season.
The win towards Saurashtra locations Andhra as favourites, however the Highlanders have mowed down Hyderabad to make an announcement that they’re no pushovers.