Vedanta and Bihar CM Back Plan for IPL Team in State

A push to bring an Indian Premier League franchise to Bihar has gained momentum after Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal publicly called for a team representing the state, a proposal that has received swift backing from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

Agarwal posted on social media questioning why Bihar does not have its own IPL team, similar to franchises like the Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders. He argued that the state has produced a growing number of standout cricketers, pointing to Ishan Kishan, who was born in Patna and holds the record for the fastest ODI double century by balls faced; Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, who became one of the youngest players to debut in the IPL; and fast bowler Saqib Hussain from Gopalganj, whose performances this season have drawn widespread attention. Agarwal expressed confidence that with the right inspiration and facilities, a team from Bihar could become the best in the world, and he pledged unconditional support to advance cricket in the state.

Chief Minister Choudhary responded directly to Agarwal’s post, stating that he fully agreed with the sentiment. He said the government is working in...