Visakhapatnam, Oct 7 (PTI) “I don’t know what to say. I never expected this," Ravi Kalpana’s words trembled with emotion and pride while talking about Andhra Cricket Association’s decision to name a stand after her on October 12.

Kalpana, who overcame a modest family background to realise her cricketing dreams, would have liked her career to stretch beyond seven ODIs, but those feeble numbers mask a story of epic proportions.

The 29-year-old is the first Andhra woman cricketer to wear India colours back in 2015 when she made her debut against New Zealand in Bengaluru, and it is of little wonder why ACA selected her for the honour along with former India skipper Mithali Raj.

“When ACA president and secretary called me to convey the decision, I was in tears. More than me, my parents were

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