Marking a major boost to cricket infrastructure in Nagaland, the Indoor Cricket Academy at Sovima was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Gangtok, Sikkim, today.

 

Funded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the state-of-the-art facility will provide modern indoor training facilities and year-round practice opportunities for aspiring cricketers and is equipped with indoor practice nets, modern pitches, and swimming pool. In a statement, the Nagaland Cricket Association said the academy represents the beginning of a stronger future for cricket in the state.

 

Meanwhile, Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India, Abu Metha, termed the academy as a true game-changer for the advancement of cricket in Nagaland. Mr Metha underscored the focus on nurturing young Naga talents for national and international platforms.