A statue of India's first-ever Test captain Col C K Nayudu was unveiled by former skipper Anil Kumble at Machilipatnam town near here today. "I am privileged to unveil Col Nayudu's statue in his hometown. Nayudu was a great cricketer who laid strong foundations for the development of the game in India," Kumble said on the occasion.

The ace leg-spinner also laid the foundation for the construction of the Masula Sports Complex and Athletics Stadium, being built on a 13-acre site at a cost of Rs 15 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Kumble hailed the state government's initiatives aimed at developing sports infrastructure and nurturing talent.