Northeast India has been seeing an increase in cricket facilities in the last few years. While the rest of the country enjoy the world -class infrastructure, the region remained away from any form of international cricket. Assam of Assam GuwahatiSome progress has been made in the state TripuraOther states have lagged behind in terms of the overall infrastructure required to host matches.
In the latest development, Sikkim Where has been included in the list of places BCCI (Control Board for Cricket in India)The State Cricket Association, and the regional government came together to increase the facilities to play together. But Sunday, 18 MaySikkim achieved a major milestone in his sports history as it enhances the status of Sikkim Cricket Ground Located in mining, RangpoBy installing state -of -the -art LED floodlights. Dazzle lights were inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister (CM) Of the state, Prem Singh Tamang,
As a result of this new development, the site is now well equipped to host sports-night cricket matches, as well as as well as high-language broadcasts of sports. In particular, the cost of the project is INR 12.2 crore, which was fully funded Sikkim governmentAnd the work was maintained Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA)The project started in December last year and completed 18 April2025.
The floodlight system consists of four masts, each of which has a height of 44 meters. Each mast operates with 64 LED lightsoverall 256 lights Established. Effectively, the system is energy-efficient, because each light has a capacity 1.2 kW (KW)Provide an amazing light 2800 Lux Towards the pitch. It was also revealed that the standard of lighting is higher than the international benchmark required for television cricket.
SICA president signs to host IPL matches
Speaking on the occasion, SCA President, Commentary subbaExpressed deep gratitude to BCCI And the state government to join hands to convert this dream into reality. Subba also shared the challenges of hosting matches 3:30 pm (Indian Standards Time) During the winter season, due to low visibility. He indicated that the possibility of hosting a conversation with the Indian board was going on Indian premiere league (IPL) In the future.
In addition to SCA officials, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Justice Biswanath SomaddeRState Cabinet Minister, Chief Administrator cum Cabinet SecretaryAnd other senior officials marked their presence during the inauguration.
“Thanks to the government, with the help of BCCI along with the government, today we are able to establish this historic flood light,” was said by Sabba Opindia,
PM Modi to visit Sikkim in late May
On historical occasion, Honorable CM Prem Singh Tamang He also shared his views and confirmed that the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra ModiIt is expected to visit Sikkim later this month. He said that the Sikkim government was confirmed from the officials concerned, although the last date has not been closed.
“The Sikkim government has confirmed about PM Modi's visit. Several meetings have been held. May 29 is a temporary date, although it has not yet been confirmed by 100%,” Tamang revealed.
SCA hosted T20 match to celebrate Sikkim's historic day
To celebrate the occasion, a T20 cricket match was held between the match. SICA President XI And this Chief Secretary (CS) TeamBatting first, the CS team scored 121 runs after losing nine wickets in 20 overs. In response, Team Sika deepened the game and chased the target with two balls in the last over of the match, losing five wickets in the process.
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