AGARTALA: An international-standard cricket stadium in Tripura is on the verge of completion after years of anticipation. The endeavor, which began with the selection of a suitable site and an estimated cost of Rs 185 crores, has seen significant progress since its inception.
President of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA), Tapan Lodh, said, "Cricket activity in Tripura began as early as the 1970s. Since then, Tripura has participated in the Ranji Trophy since the late 1980s and has continuously competed in national tournaments across various formats. Interestingly, Tripura is placed in the Eastern Zone of Indian cricket rather than the North Eastern Zone, and it has performed quite well in most tournaments. Tripura is now in the elite group of teams in many tournaments."
"Work on the project commenced in early 2017. To date, Rs 125 crores have been paid to the contractors. An additional Rs 20-25 crores worth of work is expected to be undertaken, with completion targeted for next July," he said.
"As of now, 80 percent of the civil construction work has been completed, including the cricket ground, which has been handed over to the TCA. The major components still pending include steel work on the top floor and the installation of high-mast LED lights and power metal lights, which are essential for an international standard stadium," he further said.
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