Port stadium cricket ground was developed by the with the support and logistics provided by VPT. A new pitch of 90’x40’ has been laid and outfield also now looks green. The ground was badly damaged when stalls were set up as part of an exhibition held at the stadium recently.
With the organisers of the exhibition coming forward foot the bill for restoration of ground, VPT has entrusted the works to VDCA. A team of VDCA ground staff led by curator of ACA-VDCA stadium Nagamallayya undertook restoration works. The green look was brought back following their efforts. The stadium which played host to several domestic matches is almost ready.
M.T. Krishna Babu, Chairman of the Visakhapatnam Port Trust on Saturday visited the stadium.
Mr. Krishna Babu expressed his satisfaction over the development of cricket pitch, outfield and the arrangement of sprinklers in the ground. He appreciated VDCA staff for their work.
VDC secretary K. Parthasarathi, vice-presidents D.S. Varma and T.S.R.Prasad were present. They explained to Mr. Krishna Babu the process followed in developing the ground.