The inaugural Ranji Trophy game will play at the Sikkim Cricket Ground. In December and January, the stadium will host matches between the hosts and Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The Sikkim Cricket Ground has been grant permission by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to hold the inaugural Ranji Trophy game on December 13, 2022.
The stadium, which is located in Majhitar close to Rangpo, will host at least three Ranji Trophy games this season, with the hosts Sikkim taking on Manipur first (December 13–16), Mizoram next (December 27–30), and Arunachal Pradesh in the second week of the new year (January 10–13). (2023).
The Sikkim Cricket Association, which owns the two-year-old venue, is situate 40 kilometers from Gangtok, the state’s capital. During a recent visit of the stadium, its facilities, and infrastructure, Anant Datar, the BCCI’s manager of cricket operations, expressed his admiration for the advancements achieved. Due to this, the stadium was grant the chance to host its first important game.
“It gives us pleasure to inform that the BCCI Official was impressed with the Sikkim Cricket Association’s recently developed facility. Cricket has developed and seen massive growth in the past three years, this would not have been possible without the support of the BCCI and the Government of Sikkim,”
From SiCa.
Nine patches total, three of which can be used for matches: SiCA official
The Sikkim players usually had to go outside to practice before any event since they lacked a decent cricket ground. The new stadium is now finish, so they may practice on their own ground before any competition.
Three of the nine patches in the stadium’s center can be utilised for the next matches, according to an official of the Sikkim Cricket Association who was speaking about the stadium’s dynamics and infrastructure. The two-story pavilion and other amenities were also update by him.
“The ground now has nine pitches at the centre, three of which can be used for matches properly. The two-storied pavilion will be completed in about 10 days. The lower floor will be for the use of players and officials and the upper one to seat the VIPs,”
Said by official.
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