"Hope He Will Play In IPL": Sourav Ganguly's Big Wish For Indian Cricketer

11.12.2023 - 19:57 sports.ndtv.com

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said he wants to help Tripura to flourish in cricket, besides promoting the state's tourism sector as its brand ambassador.

Addressing a press conference, he said he follows Tripura's cricket players and is impressed with Manisankar Murasingh. "I am a cricketer and want to help the state cricket body.

I want the state to build a stadium to host big matches. If Guwahati can host India team's matches, why can't Tripura?" he asked. "I follow the players who are playing for Tripura, and I am impressed by the way Manisankar Murasingh plays in various tournaments.

I hope he will play in IPL," said the former BCCI president. Notably, Manisankar's name was absent from the IPL 2024 Player Auction list.

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