00:00How the renovative works are going, sir?
00:02Yeah, you are seeing beautiful stadium now.
00:04The renovated canopies, new lighting, new seating.
00:08So what is the status of the proposal, sir?
00:11Thank you, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy garu.
00:14He announced 100 acres land in Assembly also.
00:16We requested him 100 acres land for new stadium.
00:19How has the Sunrisers franchise been supporting you?
00:22Yes, they are very good to supporting us because with their CRS funds, they are giving renovation support.
00:29Hello, welcome to One India.
00:31Few days from here, the world will be witnessing a huge sports fraternity and the world will be witnessing a huge sports event.
00:40There is nothing but the upcoming IPL season.
00:43So today we are in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here at UPAL in Hyderabad.
00:47This ground basically is the home ground for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
00:59So we will just have a look.
01:01Actually the renovation works are going at a big space.
01:04So today with me, I have the HCA President, Mr. Jaganmohan Rao.
01:07We will try to find out some more insights about the stadium.
01:12Good evening, sir.
01:13Good evening.
01:14Welcome to One India.
01:16I want to ask you how the renovation works are going?
01:19You are seeing beautiful stadium now.
01:21Renovated canopies, new lighting, new seating and upgraded washrooms you are seeing now.
01:27All the painting works are going on.
01:29Near about 500 to 600 workers every day working here up to 15th or 16th of this month.
01:35Within 15th or 16th, we have to complete all the renovation works.
01:38And before 20th, we have to do one more recce here.
01:41If there is any pending, we will complete.
01:43By 20th, all the stadium will be ready.
01:45Sir, I wanted to ask you, how is the Sunrisers franchise supporting you?
01:50Yes, they are very good to supporting us because with their CRS funds,
01:55they are giving renovation support regarding the washroom support,
01:59washroom renovation, painting works, seating renovation works,
02:03whatever the other things they are doing, they are supporting us.
02:06Other than that, we requested the CRS for multi-level parking.
02:11We are working with them.
02:12Within one year, we want to create 1000 car parking in multi-level parking.
02:17With support of BCCI, SRH and HCA, we will complete that.
02:20Actually, there were many conflicts earlier.
02:22When we see the earlier tenure, you know, and comparing that to the present tenure of Jagan Mohan Rao's team.
02:28So, what is the major difference that you would like to point out?
02:32You can say before Jagan and after Jagan, you can say that.
02:34Exactly.
02:35Yes, you are seeing the beautification of this stadium.
02:38Before two years, we didn't find the canopy, seating, lighting.
02:42It was not there.
02:43Even washrooms were not upgraded.
02:45Now, we are taking all the measurements, whatever the international standards.
02:49We are trying to upgrade our stadium internationally.
02:54Sir, actually you previously mentioned that there will be another 100-acre stadium.
03:00So, what is the status of the proposal?
03:03Thank you, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.
03:06He announced 100-acre land in the Assembly also.
03:08We requested him 100-acre land for a new stadium.
03:11Already, the paperwork is going on.
03:14In the new city that is near to the airport, they have identified 4000-5000 acres.
03:19In that, they are giving 150 acres.
03:21We requested 100 acres, but CM Garu was very kind enough.
03:24They are giving 150 acres.
03:26Two or three days back, I met Mr. Jayasandhan, who is the sports secretary.
03:30He told me that within one week or ten days, the process will begin.
03:34Within one month, they may give an allotment letter for us.
03:37Sir, will there be more team India matches coming up in Uppal Stadium?
03:41Can we see more matches in the near future?
03:43Exactly, we are planning for that.
03:45Because last 23rd December 2003, one match was there in Hyderabad Uppal Stadium.
03:53Because of the election counting, that match shifted to Bangalore.
03:56That match will be relocated to us.
03:58Other than that, two matches I am expecting.
04:00If there are any test matches, I am requesting for one test match and one day also.
04:04I met the BCCI secretary and BCCI CEO also.
04:07They promised me that they will give good matches this year.
04:10Sir, what are the measurements that you are taking to promote Hyderabad players to the national team?
04:15What are the measurements that you are taking?
04:18Yes, for that purpose, all the states are doing their leagues, state leagues.
04:22Now, we are announcing the Hyderabad Premier League, Telangana Premier League also.
04:26The tender process is going on.
04:28Within one or two months, all the process will be complete.
04:31In the month of June, immediately after IPL, we will start the Telangana Premier League.
04:37BCCI has also given the permission for that.
04:39They said to me that after IPL, we can start the Premier League.
04:52Sir, will this be extended to the women's cricket also?
04:56Yes, we have good players in women's cricket also.
04:59Rishabh with 119, they won the World Cup also.
05:03They did 100 and they performed well in all the matches.
05:08Other than that, we have 7-8 players in women's cricket also.
05:12For that, we are giving separate academies for women's cricket also.
05:17We have Hyderabad Cricket Academy at Jumuka Nagaram.
05:22We are creating one more academy in Uppal Stadium.
05:24This is for women's cricket also.
05:26Based on that, we want to develop women's cricket also.
05:28Sir, on a lighter note, Indian cricketers are very fond of Hyderabad food.
05:33There were reports also flooding that you, Jaysha and Dhoni went out to have some street food.
05:41Tell us something about that experience.
05:42Dhoni was not there with us.
05:44Jaybhai came to Hyderabad and Naman Awards.
05:48He wanted to eat roadside dosa.
05:51He asked me to arrange some roadside dosa.
05:54Then we went out to Madhapur area for Panchakattu dosa.
05:59We went there and had some dosa.
06:01He loved that dosa.
06:02Many players love Hyderabad food.
06:05Sir, you previously worked for Handball Association, right?
06:10So, how did you transform yourself as an administrator for this cricket?
06:15I played cricket in my school days, college days and as well as handball also.
06:19Anyone who is born in India, they love cricket.
06:23That's why I am also passionate about cricket.
06:27Other than that, in 2018, I bought a team, Medak Mavericks in Telangana Premier League.
06:33From that time, 2018, I connected with the HC Hyderabad Cricket Association.
06:39From 7 years, I am working.
06:41From 5 years, I am working.
06:42When the election came in 2023, I got an opportunity and I became the Prime Minister.
06:48Sir, finally, what message would you like to give to the fans or cricket lovers coming to the stadium?
06:53Yes, Hyderabad Cricket Association, Uppal Stadium is now very beautiful.
06:59It's all set for the IPL matches.
07:01Please come and visit.
07:02Visit Uppal Stadium and watch the matches here.
07:06Coming to the Uppal Stadium, not only for the matches, but also to see the stadium.
07:10And one more request, please don't try to watch all the matches in the stadium.
07:14Please watch one or two matches on TV.
07:16Give opportunity to others.
07:18Thank you. Thank you, everyone.
07:19Thank you, sir. Thank you so much for being with us.
07:22This is what HCA President Jagan Mohan Rao says.
07:25He says that works are taking a big space.
07:28You can see the renovation and the ground is also beautiful now.
07:33I think the Hyderabad cricket fans would definitely love to visit the stadium.
07:38As Jagan Mohan Rao said, don't give a chance for the other people also to come and witness this beautiful, lovely stadium.
07:47Thank you. This is Kanhaiyaa signing off.
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