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The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
APL Season 4 auction: 520 players to go under the hammer on July 14
The much-awaited fourth season of the Andhra Premier League (APL) is set to be organised from August 8 to 24. With the addition of a seventh team and an expanded match schedule, this season promises to be the biggest ever, members of the APL Governing Council said. They also announced that a grand auction event had been scheduled for July 14. Addressing the media at the Dr YSR ACA VDCA International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, APL Governing Council chairman Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao said that this year's tournament would be bigger and better. The response to season 4 of APL has been overwhelming, and it led to the inclusion of more teams and players, he said. 'Last year, we had 430 players in the auction pool. This year, that number has increased to 520. We have also raised the number of matches to 25, including four playoffs. Last year, it was just 15,' Mr. Ranga Rao said. All matches of the season 4 will be played at Dr. YSR ACA VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. However, plans are afoot to host matches across regions from next season onwards. Referring to the auction of players, Mr. Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao said Navneet Krishna has been appointed as the official auctioneer. Each team has been allocated an auction purse of ₹35 lakh, and franchises will bid for 18 to 20 players. In a move aimed at nurturing the young talent, Mr. Ranga Rao said each franchise had been mandated to sign at least two Under-19 players. He cited the example of Vaibhav Suryavamshi, a promising U-19 player, who was recently part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. ACA Secretary S. Sathish Babu said that 520 players had registered for the auction. These players have been divided into four categories: nine in the Marquee set, 21 in Grade A, 112 in Grade B, and 378 in Grade C. Additionally, 104 Under-19 players are included in the overall pool, he said. Stars in teams Eight players have already been retained by the franchises ahead of the auction. Hanuma Vihari has been retained by Amaravati Royals, Ashwin Hebbar by Vijayawada SunShiners, and Shaik Rasheed by Royals of Rayalaseema. Tungabhadra Warriors have retained Ch Stephen and K.V. Sasikanth, while Simhadri Vizag Lions have kept Ricky Bhui. Kakinada Kings have retained K.S. Bharat, and Bhimavaram Bulls have held on to K. Nitish Kumar Reddy. Among the marquee players still available for bidding are Pyla Avinash, P.V. Satyanarayana Raju, and T. Vijay, he said. Mr. Sathish Babu reiterated the ACA's commitment to transparency, professionalism, and honing talent. He revealed plans to set up fan parks in selected cities to strengthen local engagement. IPL scouts Highlighting the broader vision of the tournament, Mr. Ranga Rao said the APL aims to identify, nurture, and promote local talent to help them progress to the national level. He confirmed that IPL scouts will be invited again this year, offering players an opportunity to impress and potentially be picked up by IPL franchises. Meanwhile, APL Council members confirmed that discussions are on with multiple broadcasters regarding the live telecast of the matches.
Fashion Value Chain
04-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
NR Group Honoured with ‘Excellence in Multigenerational Legacy' Award at the Family Business Summit & Awards 2025
At the Family Business Summit & Awards 2025, NR Group was honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Multigenerational Legacy award, recognising its enduring values and visionary leadership across generations. NR Group, a diversified business conglomerate headquartered in Mysuru, has evolved over its 77-year legacy from humble beginnings in 1948 as an incense stick (agarbathi) manufacturer into a global powerhouse with a strong presence across sectors including FMCG, aerospace, and defense. Mr. Pavan Ranga, CEO of Rangsons Aerospace, receives the 'Excellence in Multigenerational Legacy' award, celebrating 77 years of the Ranga Rao family's legacy Mr. Pavan Ranga, CEO & MD of Rangsons Aerospace, accepted the award on behalf of NR Group-an organisation renowned for its legacy of innovation, purposeful leadership, and sustained growth over the decades. Built on strong family values and a deep commitment to nation-building, the Group continues to grow while remaining true to its founding principles. About Rangsons Aerospace Rangsons is a diversified business conglomerate based in Mysuru, India, and a part of the NR Group, which was founded in 1948. The group operates across multiple sectors, including Defence and Aerospace, Education, Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Healthcare. Rangsons serves a wide range of clients, both domestically and internationally, collaborating with prestigious organizations such as ISRO, Boeing, and various branches of the Indian Defence and Aerospace sector. The group is dedicated to leveraging technology to develop innovative solutions that address the critical challenges of a developing economy. Its flagship company, N. Ranga Rao & Sons, is a dominant player in the Indian incense industry, best known for its iconic brand, Cycle Pure Agarbathi.
