Famous former cricketer Suresh Raina reached Raipur on Sunday. He met Deputy CM Arun Sao in the capital. Raina has been made the brand ambassador of Chhattisgarh Premier League. He discussed with Sav regarding the preparation and organization of this. While talking to the media, he said about Dhoni that Mahi Bhai will be seen playing IPL again next year.
He discussed with the Deputy CM as well as officials of the sports association. He also told that he is associated with a special program going to be held in Chhattisgarh. Under this, professional cricket events will be held in Raipur and players of the state will get a good platform.
Actually, social and business organizations are jointly organizing Chhattisgarh Premier Cricket League on the lines of IPL. Its matches will be held in Raipur. Raina had reached Arun Sao’s bungalow only to give formal information about this program.
Said about Kohli and Dhoni..
While talking to the media, Suresh Raina said that Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League is about to start. I have come to Raipur for preparations for the cricket league. Efforts will be made to promote cricket in Chhattisgarh through this league.
On CSK’s exit from IPL after the defeat by RCB, Raina said that CSK has 5 trophies, now Virat Kohli should also qualify. Kohli is the rising star of India and you will see Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing IPL again next year.
What is Chhattisgarh Premier League?
- Chhattisgarh Cricket Association is organizing T20 Premier League.
- Chhattisgarh Premier League will start from 7th June.
- There will be a total of 18 matches between 6 teams in this tournament.
- Only players recognized by Chhattisgarh Cricket Association will participate in this tournament.
- There will be an auction of players in the meeting or players will be selected from the district level.
Organizers say that most of the states of the country have been conducting T20 leagues at their own level. They have benefited a lot from this. Their players are also seen in many international tournaments including IPL. In such a situation, our players will also benefit from Chhattisgarh Premier League. Team franchises can shortlist their favorite players during the match.
Raina has played 226 one-day matches for India.
CPL brand ambassador Suresh Raina has played 226 one-day matches for India. Also has represented India in 78 T-20 matches. Raina has also played 18 test matches for India. He also has 5528 runs scored in 205 IPL matches in his name. It is believed that his joining Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League will be of great help to the young talent.
