Sat Mar 29 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Local Cricketer Makes it Big: Kakinada’s Satyanarayana Raju Joins Mumbai Indians

**Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh:** East Godavari district is celebrating the success of P.V. Satyanarayana Raju, a fast bowler who has earned a coveted spot on the Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Raju, who hails originally from Gogannamatham village in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, impressed selectors with his impressive Ranji Trophy performance, taking 17 wickets in just 8 matches. The family relocated to Kakinada ten years ago, where his father, Ramesh Raju, works as a prawn trader. His brother, Panduranga Raju, also shares a passion for cricket. The news has been met with widespread congratulations from cricket fans across the region, who are eagerly anticipating Raju’s debut in the IPL.

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