CM Urges Tripura Cricket Association to Nurture Rural Talent
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, May 31, 2025
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday urged the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) to ensure equal opportunities for rural talent, stressing the need to produce national-level players from across the state. Speaking at a blood donation camp organised by TCA at MBB Stadium, Dr Saha said cricket lacks funding issues and emphasised, “Success comes from only three things—practice, practice, and practice.”
He noted a healthy competition among North Eastern states and called for Tripura to excel in sports too. Praising TCA's transparent work, he highlighted the initiative to set up indoor practice sheds at sub-divisional levels, allowing rural players to grow equally.
Dr Saha also stressed the role of coaches in guiding and mentoring young cricketers to prevent derailment from their goals.
On blood donation, he shared that 15% of Tripura’s population has rare negative blood groups and urged clubs to hold regular donation drives to ensure consistent blood supply.
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