Bihar Cricket Association Welcomes Vision for Bihar IPL Team
The Bihar Cricket Association said the vision for a Bihar IPL team marks the beginning of a new era for cricket in the state and could boost opportunities for young players.
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 22, 2026: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has welcomed the positive views expressed by Vedanta Group Chairman Mr. Anil Agarwal regarding the possibility of Bihar having its own IPL franchise in the future. BCA officials said that such encouraging thoughts from a globally renowned industrialist and someone deeply connected to Bihar are highly motivating for the state’s cricket ecosystem, players, and millions of cricket fans.
The Bihar Cricket Association also welcomes remarks made by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Mr. Samrat Choudhary, regarding the development of cricket in the state and providing better opportunities to players.
Vedanta Group Chairman Mr. Anil Agarwal recently highlighted Bihar’s growing cricketing strength and expressed optimism about the state’s potential to have an IPL team in the coming years.
Referring to the emergence of talented cricketers from Bihar and the increasing popularity of the sport in the state, he emphasized that Bihar possesses immense cricketing passion and talent, which could eventually pave the way for an IPL franchise representing the state.
Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Mr. Harsh Vardhan said that continuous work has been done over the last 5–6 years to improve cricket infrastructure in Bihar. He said that the efforts are now reflecting in the performances of Bihar players at national platforms, including the Indian Premier League.
