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In a significant move ahead of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2025 season. Dynamic all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been named the captain of the Bhimavaram Bulls. The announcement was made on July 17. Sending waves of excitement among fans of Andhra cricket and followers of the domestic T20 scene. Reddy has already garnered media attention for his outstanding domestic and international cricket performances. He is going to guide the Bulls into the APL's fourth season. August 8-August 24, 2025 is the planned occurrence date at the Visakhapatnam-based Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium. Rising Star Takes Charge - Nitish Kumar Reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy has rapidly climbed the cricketing ladder, with impressive displays across formats. His leadership appointment reflects the franchise's vision to build a team around a young, aggressive, and tactically aware cricketer. Known for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. Reddy's all-round skills are expected to bring a perfect balance to the Bulls' strategy. In 2024, he made his Test debut for India and delivered standout performances in T20 Internationals, showcasing maturity beyond his years. He is currently among the most promising cricket players coming out of Andhra Pradesh based on his career thus far. Bhimavaram Bulls - A Team Reimagined The Bhimavaram Bulls have also unveiled a strong 20-player squad for APL 2025 .With a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting youngsters. The team looks well-equipped to challenge for the title this season. Key players alongside Reddy include Satyanarayan Raju, Hari Shankar Reddy, and Pinniti Tejaswi, among others. This season, the Bulls are expected to adopt a fearless brand of cricket. Nitish Kumar Reddy bringing his aggressive mindset and calm leadership to the forefront. APL 2025: Bigger, Bolder, Better The Andhra Premier League has grown in popularity over the years and the 2025. Edition is set to feature seven teams for the first time, up from six

The visitors built a huge first innings total, largely due to a century from Pavan Rathnayake, and Australia A's hitters faced a searching test to salvage their two-game series against Sri Lanka A in Darwin. Sri Lanka A totally retaliated against rival captain Jason Sangha's decision to put them in by advancing to declare 486 for 6 on day two of the second four-day match, having started at 263 for 4. At the Marrara Cricket Ground on Monday, the hosts were 76 for 1 at stumps, with Jake Weatherald at 45 and Kurtis Patterson at 19. The first game was tied, leaving them with a mountain to climb to win the series. Nathan McSweeney, the former Test opener for Australia A, was bowled between bat and pad by offspinner Nishan Peiris for 12, failing to duplicate his excellent 94 from the first game. When Rathnayake returned at 43, he took full advantage of a perfect batting strip to reach 122 off 223 balls, his team's second century after Nuwanidu Fernando's 102 on the first day. Sonal Dinusha, who returned on five, joined the run-fest by reaching 88 off 191 deliveries. In 53 overs, he and Rathnayake contributed 170 for the fifth wicket. Rathnayake was tempted into a reckless clip to short midwicket by left-arm spinner Zanden Jeh, who was superbly caught low down by Oliver Peake, ending their stand. Dinusha and Sohan de Livera kept punishing the bowlers, scoring 40 runs in 14 overs when Patterson caught Dinusha at mid-on after he mishit a lofted pull. Zeh, a 22-year-old unknown who was the best of the eight bowlers deployed despite never having played state cricket at the highest level, took a third wicket as a result. As Australian officials continue to look for good left-arm spinners, the Queenslander was selected from the left-field for the opening match. De Livera finished 50 not out at the time of the declaration, being the fifth batter to reach a half-century or more. McSweeney was bowled between bat and pad after hitting two fours in his 20 balls. The home te