Gangtok, April 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Indoor Cricket Academies across the North-East from the newly constructed Indoor Cricket Academy at the Sikkim Cricket Ground in Rangpo, Sikkim.

The inauguration of the academies comes amidst BCCI's active efforts of working to bring the North-East states on par with older, established members by promoting and supporting cricket development.

The BCCI announced on X that six indoor cricket academies across the North-East were inaugurated by PM Modi, aimed at improving access to high-quality training and opportunities in the region.

The event was attended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman and former B...