Raipur, 12 March 2021. The nation’s famous international cricketer, Little Master Mr. Sunil Gavaskar, met Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today at his residence office here. On this occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel congratulated and congratulated Mr. Gavaskar on completing 50 years in international cricket and presented him with a logo.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that every effort is being made to promote sports and sportspersons in the state, which is providing better opportunity for players to advance in the field of sports. He said that rapid development of infrastructure is being done for the development of sports in Chhattisgarh. In the capital Raipur, international level facilities are available for the stay of players from India and abroad as well as for staying here. Recalling his childhood days, Mr. Baghel told Mr. Gavaskar that T.V. There was no, so we used to listen to the cricket match commentary on the radio. The running commentary broadcast on the radio also thrilled cricket sports lovers in those days by making them realize the presence in the playground. In the interesting commentary and lively style of radio commentary, sports lovers enjoyed the game very much.
During his meeting with the Chief Minister, Mr. Gavaskar lauded the efforts of the State Government in Chhattisgarh to take the sport forward. He said that the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is fantastic. Players from abroad and abroad are very happy to play here. They are also showing their sporting talent better, these players have also praised the pitch here. During the discussion, Mr. Gavaskar praised the people of Chhattisgarh and their sports.
It is noteworthy that Road Safety World Series Cricket Competition is being organized from March 5 to 21 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in the capital Raipur to bring awareness about road accidents. Legendary players from 6 countries India, Bangladesh, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies are participating in this. The competition is being organized jointly by the Government of Professional Management Group, Mumbai and the Government of Chhattisgarh. Additional Transport Commissioner Mr. Dipanshu Kabra and Mr. Satyanasai Health and Education Trust Chairman Mr. C. Srinivas and other senior officials were present during the meeting.