Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated six indoor training academies across the North-East states, marking a significant development for cricketing infrastructure in the region.
Developed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Meghalaya), Aizawl (Mizoram), and Dimapur (Nagaland).
Six academies. One vision.
Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi @narendramodi inaugurates BCCI Indoor Cricket Academies across the North-East, expanding access to high-quality training and opportunity.
The ceremony was attended by ICC Chairman and former BCCI Secretary Mr Jay Shah… pic.twitter.com/EI6yxtRnz5
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 28, 2026
“This is a major boost, and the cricketers from the region will benefit immensely as training will continue throughout the year, giving players the consistency they need to develop their game. I am confident that this will pave the way for more players from the North-East to progress to the highest levels of the game,” BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia said.
The inauguration ceremony was also attended by International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah.
The academies comprise high-performance centres, indoor practice pitches, high-tech gymnasiums, temperature-controlled swimming pools, and dedicated administrative and training blocks.
Published on Apr 28, 2026
