V. Anirudh Naik smashed an impressive double century, scoring 201 runs off 198 balls for Team B in the HCA Under-16 two-day selection matches in Hyderabad. According to Telangana Today, his innings included 26 fours and 10 sixes.
Naik's exceptional performance led Team B to a total of 356 against Team C on Day 1. For Team C, Venkat Sagar took 3/25. Team C was 8/0 in two overs at stumps, as reported by Telangana Today.
In another Under-16 selection match, Team A posted 368 runs. Telangana Today reported that Md Rehmath contributed significantly with 141 runs off 114 balls, while Shaurya scored 64. G Varun took 4/57 for Team D in this match.
Furthermore, Team I scored 252/5 against Team L. According to Telangana Today, Utkarsh Bava made 52 runs, and Harsh Gandra remained unbeaten with 103 runs off 77 balls, which included 15 fours and a six.
These selection matches provide a crucial platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills. The performances of players like Anirudh Naik are vital for nurturing future talent and strengthening the foundation of cricket in Telangana.
