Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sparks Bihar IPL dream as CM makes big claim

Key points

• The dream of seeing a Bihar-based franchise in the Indian Premier League may finally be gathering momentum.
• Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday backed the idea of an IPL team from the state, saying the government is working in "mission mode" to strengthen cricket infrastructure and create better opportunities for young players.
• The discussion began after Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal questioned why Bihar still does not have an IPL franchise despite producing several talented cricketers.
• His remarks came amid the rise of young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has drawn attention to the cricket talent emerging from the state.
• Read Full Story In a post on X, Agarwal said Bihar deserved representation in the IPL like franchises such as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.