Lokesh Teases that World Champions Headed To Vizag

Vizag is set to witness a special sporting moment this month as the Indian women’s cricket team, the reigning ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions, arrive in the city for international matches. The announcement, hinted at by AP’s IT and Industries Minister Lokesh Nara, has created excitement among cricket fans and residents alike.

Fresh from their historic World Cup victory earlier this year, the Indian women’s team represents a new era of confidence and global recognition in Indian sports. The team will play T20 international matches against Sri Lanka at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, one of the country’s most scenic and modern cricket venues.

Hosting world champions places Vizag firmly on the international sports map and reflects the city’s ability to support high-profile global events. For local fans, it is a rare opportunity to watch world-class players perform live, rather than through television screens.

Beyond the stadium, the visit has wider significance. Such events boost tourism, energise the local economy, and inspire young athletes, especially girls, to dream big. Seeing champions up close can turn a casual interest in sport into a lifelong passion. It also sends a strong message that women’s achievements deserve the same celebration and attention as men’s sports.

Vizag has steadily grown as a destination for major sporting and cultural events, and hosting the world champions is another proud milestone. As the city prepares to welcome the team, the excitement reflects something larger than cricket, a shared sense of pride, progress, and belief that the city is ready to stand on the global stage. For fans and spectators alike, this month promises unforgettable moments, loud cheers, and memories that will last long after the final ball is bowled.