Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Bihar have its own IPL team? CM said, the government is working in ‘mission mode’. cricket news
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary supported the idea on Friday Indian Premier League The (IPL) team said the state government is working in “mission mode” to improve cricket infrastructure and create opportunities for young players.The statement came after businessman Anil Agarwal questioned why Bihar still does not have an IPL franchise despite producing several cricketers who have played at the top level.In a post on X, Agarwal mentioned players like Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Saqib Hussain, who were all born in Bihar.The businessman pointed out that Bihar is one of the most populous states in India and said it deserves representation in the IPL at par with franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.Only four years ago, two new teams – Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants – were added to the league.Agarwal wrote in Hindi on X: “Don’t you think Bihar deserves a team of its own like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders?”“Patna-born Ishan Kishan scored the fastest ODI double century in terms of balls faced. Samastipur’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to make his IPL debut. And today the eyes of the whole world are on the brilliant bowling of Saqib Hussain, born in an ordinary family of Gopalganj.
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“But one thing always bothers me: Why has our Bihar not yet earned the recognition and recognition in cricket that we truly deserve?” He has written.Responding to the post, Chaudhary said that the Bihar government shares the same vision regarding cricket development in the state.“The government is working in ‘mission’ mode with a clear ‘vision’ for the cricket ‘spirit’ of Bihar. With your cooperation, a positive decision regarding Bihar’s cricket team will definitely be taken,” Chaudhary said in his post.Bihar government is also working on sports infrastructure projects. An international level cricket stadium with a seating capacity of about 40,000 is being developed in Rajgir. Renovation work is also being planned at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium to improve cricket facilities in the state.