‘Just like CSK, MI, KKR…’: Anil Agarwal bats for IPL team from Bihar

As cricketers like Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Suryavanshi continue to prove their mettle in the Indian cricket scene, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal wrote on social media that Bihar deserves its own. IPL such as Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

« Don’t you think Bihar deserves its own peerless team just like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders? The soil of Bihar has given the country many exceptional cricketers, » Agarwal wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Ishan Kishan scored the fastest ODI double century in balls faced while Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest player to make his IPL debut. Saqib Hussain has also impressed the cricket watchers with his brilliant bowling in the ongoing IPL season.

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« But one thing always bothers me: why has our Bihar not yet earned the recognition and identity in cricket that we rightfully deserve? »

He further said that he always wanted to ensure that Bihari youths get full opportunities to succeed in all fields and receive world-class infrastructure and support from the state.

« I am fully confident that if our kids get the right inspiration and facilities, our team from Bihar will become the best in the world. »

« And I stand firmly with the youth of Bihar in this endeavour. I will give my absolute support from my side to promote the Bihar cricket team and its players here. For me, Bihar is not just a state – it’s a feeling. And now the time has come for our soil’s talent to shine on the field, » he wrote at the end of his post.

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Soon after Agarwal’s post went viral, netizens shared their views. While some users were optimistic about Agarwal’s vision for Bihar’s own IPL team, others were a bit skeptical.

« Bihar has never lacked talent; the only shortage has been the right platform and recognition. The ground that has produced players like Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Saqib Hussain deserves its own team in the IPL. Now is the time for Bihar’s passion and talent to shine in front of the entire cricketing world through IPL (sic.), » ​​the user commented.

Another user wrote: « How are you going to provide ‘unconditional support’? Are you going to open a cricket academy in Bihar? Are you going to build an international level stadium in Bihar? What do you mean by ‘unconditional support’? Are you only tweeting on Twitter or are you also getting work on site? Please clarify (sic).

« Sir, I am deeply grateful for this idea. Make a team from Bihar for IPL as well. If a Bihari team plays, the youth will be inspired and Bihar’s talent will shine even brighter (sic), » a third user commented.

Another user said: « Don’t you think you can rise above cricket and focus on other sports? Hidden talent lies in villages – look at their accounts. Olympics #2028 is coming; think bigger sir. See how the state is rising in sports – just one medal or participants? »