Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Bihar to Host International Cricket Matches After Government Approval
The Bihar government is letting Bihar host international cricket!
They are giving the cricket association control of a new stadium in Rajgir and also buying land for a big sports center.
The new cricket stadium can hold 40,000 fans and should be ready by the end of the year.
The government is also going to hire 10 athletes for government jobs to support sports.
This is all part of a plan to make Bihar a better place for sports, giving young people better places to practice and compete.
Bihar government approved transfer of Rajgir stadium management to the Bihar Cricket Association.
The stadium is expected to be ready by the end of the year.
The cabinet sanctioned funds for a major sports complex in Punpun’s Dumri.
Government will recruit 10 athletes for government jobs.
The BCA welcomed the move, anticipating new opportunities.
- Who
- Bihar Government and Bihar Cricket Association
- What
- Approved transfer of Rajgir stadium management and land acquisition for sports complex.
- When
- Cabinet decision recently made.
- Where
- Rajgir and Punpun’s Dumri in Bihar
- Why
- To enhance sports infrastructure and provide opportunities for athletes.
- Stadium Capacity
- 40,000 spectators
- Stadium Cost
- Rs 750 crore (sports complex)
- Land Acquired
- 101 acres in Punpun’s Dumri for sports complex
- Government Jobs
- 10 athletes to be recruited
- Stadium location
- Rajgir