India, May 8 -- In a massive move amid the formation of new government in West Bengal, ex-India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) tearaway pacer Ashoke Dinda as the sports minister of the state. Having achieved a historic victory in West Bengal after winning 206 out of 294 constituencies in the state after entering the polls in April, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the new state government.

Ashoke Dinda becomes a two-time MLA

It's worth noting that Dinda had also won the Moyna constituency during the elections previously held in 2021. Unfortunately, the ruling party had not done enough to form a state government of their own. With the retired cricketer now set to take over as the Sports Minister, it will be two times in a row ...