Ambati Rayudu Revitalizes Hyderabad Cricket With Systemic Overhaul
· Sports · Sportstar, The Hindu
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu, now Director of Cricket Operations at Hyderabad Cricket Association, has transformed Hyderabad's cricket culture by drastically increasing age-group match days to nearly a thousand this season, filling the calendar beyond league demands. Hyderabad sits atop Group B in the Ranji Trophy with 20 points after three wins and one draw in the first phase. Rayudu emphasizes confidence in the system over premature celebration, citing player development and daily discipline as core to his mission. The changes, reinforced by mentor Wasim Jaffer, include open trials for district players and a complete system-wide rethink from grassroots to selection.
Why it matters
Hyderabad's domestic cricket ecosystem and aspiring players now have a structured pathway to state representation, directly impacting talent development and future competitive performance.
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