Agartala, Sept. 20 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said the state government has decided to provide more than 30 acres of land for setting up a cricket academy in the state, with the proposed facility expected to support players from Tripura as well as other parts of the country.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Tripura Cricket Association's (TCA) Annual Awards Ceremony 2026 in Agartala, Saha highlighted the need to strengthen cricket infrastructure, coaching and support facilities to nurture young talent.

"I have also been the President of the Tripura Cricket Association, and since then, we have tried a lot to take it forward. Starting from the infrastructure, children should have good sports facilities, coaching ...