"Telangana Government in Discussions with BCCI to Construct New International Cricket Stadium"

Hyderabad is set to gain a second cricket stadium as the Telangana Government has completed initial discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy confirmed that the government has proposed constructing the new stadium at Begarikancha in Ranga Reddy district.

In a statement to the Assembly on Friday, Reddy indicated that the government is prepared to provide the land needed for the stadium, should the BCCI agree to build it to international standards. He also announced plans to introduce a comprehensive Sports Policy in the next legislative session aimed at significantly boosting sports in the state.

Additionally, Reddy outlined ambitions to build stadiums at each Mandal headquarters to further promote sports infrastructure across the region.

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka also revealed that the government would offer Group-I jobs to boxing champion Nikhat Zarin and cricketer Mohammed Siraj in recognition of their achievements.

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