Agartala, 16th August 2026 : Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday inspected the under-construction International Cricket Stadium at Narsingarh and directed the authorities and contractors to complete the remaining work at the earliest.
Speaking during the inspection, Dr Saha said he has already spoken with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about organising an international-level cricket match at the stadium.
He expressed hope that Tripura could host a cricket match at the venue next year.The Chief Minister said the project has been progressing for a long time but faced several interruptions for various reasons.
“I have been waiting for a long time for the completion of Tripura’s first international cricket stadium. At different times, the work was stopped for various reasons. I had called the contractors and discussed the matter with them,” he said.Dr Saha informed that the agencies engaged in the construction informed him that the major work could be completed within the next one-and-a-half months, although some additional work may require another two months.
“I have asked them to complete the work as soon as possible because international cricket needs to be played here for the people of Tripura, especially cricket enthusiasts and players,” he said.
The Chief Minister, who had earlier served as president of the Tripura Cricket Association, said he has remained closely associated with sports and cricket in the state.He also said the stadium, being developed with a seating capacity of around 22,000, meets international standards and will be a major addition to Tripura’s sporting infrastructure.
Dr Saha also directed officials to pay special attention to the preparation and maintenance of the pitch and to remain in touch with the BCCI regarding the possibility of hosting a match.
“Soon the stadium will be completed. We will talk to the BCCI for organising a match here and already I had a conversation with BCCI for holding a cricket match here. The youth of Tripura are also eager to see a cricket match at this venue,” he said. He also expressed of holding a international level cricket match here in next year.
