GopalganjThere is a wave of happiness among the cricket lovers of Gopalganj district after the auction of Indian team's fast bowler Mukesh Kumar in IPL for Rs 8 crore. A lot of happiness is also being seen among the players of Tunna Giri Cricket Academy located in Manikpur village adjacent to the district headquarters. Cricketer Mukesh Kumar has great attachment to this cricket academy. In his early days, Mukesh practiced cricket here. Even today, when Mukesh comes to his village Kakad Kund, he comes to this cricket academy for practice. This academy is located next to Kakar Kund in Mukesh's village.
After Mukesh's IPL auction, the team of Local 18 reached Tunna Giri Cricket Academy and talked to many players practicing there.
Players danced as soon as the auction took place
Players told Local 18 that on Monday they were watching the auction on TV as soon as Mukesh Kumar's name came up and it was announced that the auction would be held for Rs 8 crore, all the players screamed with joy, after that sweets were distributed.
The players here have played many tournaments
After Mukesh Kumar joining international cricket, the morale of other players practicing here has also increased a lot. The players here have achieved many successes through hard work. The players here have played in many state level competitions and currently three players are playing in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Two players are also playing in Ranji Trophy.
Demand from government to build cricket ground
While talking to Local 18, the players of Tunna Giri Cricket Academy said that we get support from the district administration, but there is a need for a better cricket ground here. The government should pay attention to the fact that two players from Gopalganj reached IPL. Reached international cricket. If the state government builds two cricket grounds around the district headquarters here, the result will be good and more new players will emerge.
Tags: Bihar News, Cricken news, Gopalganj news, IPL, Local18
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 4, 2024, 11:56 IST
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