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Sunil Gavaskar Donates Cricket Kits to 10 Assam Schools
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has handed out new cricket kits to ten schools in Assam, supporting grassroots development of the sport. The initiative aims to boost local talent and encourage participation.
Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary former India captain, visited Assam to hand over fresh cricket kits to ten schools in the northeastern state. The kits, which include bats, balls and protective gear, were distributed during a small ceremony attended by school officials and local cricket enthusiasts.
Gavaskar expressed his support for grassroots cricket, emphasizing the importance of providing young players with proper equipment. He highlighted that such initiatives can inspire children to pursue the sport seriously.
The donation is part of a broader effort to strengthen cricket infrastructure in Assam, a region that has been producing promising talent but lacks adequate resources.
Officials hope that the new kits will help nurture local talent and increase participation in school-level tournaments across the state.
Gavaskar expressed his support for grassroots cricket, emphasizing the importance of providing young players with proper equipment. He highlighted that such initiatives can inspire children to pursue the sport seriously.
The donation is part of a broader effort to strengthen cricket infrastructure in Assam, a region that has been producing promising talent but lacks adequate resources.
Officials hope that the new kits will help nurture local talent and increase participation in school-level tournaments across the state.