Bokaro: Anil Agarwal has strongly pitched for a dedicated IPL franchise for Bihar, saying the state has consistently produced exceptional cricket talent and now deserves its own identity in the Indian Premier League.
Drawing comparisons with iconic IPL franchises such as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, the Vedanta Chairman said Bihar too should have a “strong and glorious” cricket team representing the aspirations of its people.
Highlighting Bihar’s growing contribution to Indian cricket, Agarwal pointed to several rising stars from the state. He praised Patna-born Ishan Kishan for scripting history with the fastest ODI double century, while also mentioning Samastipur’s young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for becoming one of the youngest players to make an IPL debut.
क्या आपको नहीं लगता Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians और Kolkata Knight Riders की तरह बेमिसाल बिहार की भी एक टीम होनी चाहिए?
बिहार की मिट्टी ने देश को बहुत से बेहतरीन क्रिकेट खिलाड़ी दिए हैं।
पटना में जन्मे ईशान किशन ने सबसे कम गेंदों में ODI double century लगाई। समस्तीपुर… pic.twitter.com/bgScCh40Zd
— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) May 22, 2026
He also lauded emerging pacer Sakib Hussain from Gopalganj, whose performances are drawing national attention despite coming from a modest background.
Agarwal said that despite producing remarkable talent, Bihar has not yet received the recognition, infrastructure, and opportunities it truly deserves in the cricketing ecosystem.
“Our youth should get world-class infrastructure, quality coaching, and a strong support system within Bihar itself,” he said, adding that empowering young cricketers with the right facilities and encouragement could transform Bihar into one of the strongest cricketing forces in the future.
Reaffirming his commitment to the state’s sporting future, Agarwal pledged full support for Bihar’s budding cricketers and the dream of building a competitive cricket team from the state.
“For me, Bihar is not just a state, it is an emotion. The time has now come for Bihar’s talent to shine brightly on the cricket field,” he said.
