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Northeast India Gets Six New Indoor Cricket Academies
28 Apr
Summary
- Six northeastern states now have new indoor cricket academies.
- Facilities aim to provide uninterrupted training during monsoons.
- BCCI will support maintenance and operational costs for two years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a network of six indoor cricket academies across northeastern India. The launch, conducted virtually from Gangtok, introduced modern facilities in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. These academies are designed to combat the challenges posed by the region's prolonged monsoon season, enabling year-round player development.
The initiative, supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), aims to nurture local talent and strengthen the Northeast's sports ecosystem. In Manipur, a flagship academy features three practice pitches, a gymnasium, administrative offices, and a swimming pool. The BCCI has committed to covering maintenance and operational expenses for these facilities for the next two years, marking a significant investment in grassroots cricket.
