Agartala, Dec 12: Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly said that the northeast region is India’s pride and jewel, and there are many untapped sectors in the region.
Speaking to reporters, Sourav Ganguly said, “First as a player and then in various other capacities, I have been visiting Tripura for the last 35 years, and being a brand ambassador of Tripura tourism is a very emotional aspect for me. For the next three years, I, as a brand ambassador, would visit Tripura to promote tourism and cricket.”
The former BCCI President said that for the development of Tripura cricket, if the state government sought any kind of help, he was ready to extend the help as much as possible, and he added that northeastern athletes have special talents.
Ganguly, who was earlier appointed as the brand ambassador for Tripura Tourism and on Monday formalised the agreement with the state government, said that huge development has taken place in Tripura and the northeast over the last several years.
Describing cricket as more than a sport but an emotion, Ganguly asserted that organising an important cricket tournament in Tripura would be feasible if the state invested more funds for the development of necessary infrastructure, particularly construction of stadium.
Ganguly would participate in a photo shoot at two historical sites – Chobimura in southern Tripura and Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala on Tuesday.
Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that the partnership with Ganguly is aimed to enhance tourism potentiality in Tripura by harnessing his widespread popularity and influence to attract visitors.
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