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BCCI President Mithun Manhas Meets J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
✍️ Rising Kashmir
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:46 AM
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BCCI chief Mithun Manhas paid a visit to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday to discuss cricket‑related matters in Jammu and Kashmir.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held at the LG's office, focused on the development of cricket infrastructure and talent pathways in the region. Both officials underscored the importance of promoting the sport at the grassroots level and ensuring that upcoming players receive adequate support.
Manhas highlighted recent initiatives by the board to expand coaching facilities and organize more domestic matches in the state. He also sought the LG's assistance in expediting approvals for stadium upgrades and securing funding for youth programs.
Manohar Sinha reiterated the government's commitment to fostering sports, especially cricket, as a means of social integration and youth empowerment. He assured cooperation from the administration to facilitate the board's plans and to address any logistical challenges.
The discussion concluded with a joint pledge to collaborate on upcoming tournaments and to monitor progress through regular coordination meetings.
No further details were released about specific timelines or financial allocations, but both parties expressed optimism about the positive impact on the region's cricketing landscape.
Manhas highlighted recent initiatives by the board to expand coaching facilities and organize more domestic matches in the state. He also sought the LG's assistance in expediting approvals for stadium upgrades and securing funding for youth programs.
Manohar Sinha reiterated the government's commitment to fostering sports, especially cricket, as a means of social integration and youth empowerment. He assured cooperation from the administration to facilitate the board's plans and to address any logistical challenges.
The discussion concluded with a joint pledge to collaborate on upcoming tournaments and to monitor progress through regular coordination meetings.
No further details were released about specific timelines or financial allocations, but both parties expressed optimism about the positive impact on the region's cricketing landscape.