It is known that Nandamuri Tarakaratna sadly passed away on the 18th of February. Now, Akhil Akkineni, who is taking part in Celebrity Cricket League has dedicated his team’s victory to Tarakaratna.
“ And we’re off to a WILD start. Had a blast playing with my favourite boys! Well done. Let’s bring the trophy home, yet again… I’d like to dedicate this victory to my former teammate Taraka Ratna Garu. Wish he was here with us today” Akhil tweeted after beating the Kerala team.
Akhil’s sweet gesture in the context of said passing of Tarakaratna is now going viral on social media.
And we're off to a WILD start💪🏼
Had a blast playing with my favourite boys! Well done. Let's bring the trophy home, yet again…
I'd like to dedicate this victory to my former teammate Taraka Ratna Garu. Wish he was here with us today…@TeluguWarriors1 #CCL2023 @ccl pic.twitter.com/eGvSemkg5J
— Akhil Akkineni (@AkhilAkkineni8) February 19, 2023