A team from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) visited the Swargiya Sanjay Singh Cricket Ground on Thursday and conducted a detailed inspection of the infrastructure and playing conditions. The visit was held under the coordination of the Hazaribagh District Cricket Association (HDCA).
BCCI Manager of Cricket Operations Amit Siddheshwar, along with Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) officials Rajesh Verma and Raju, examined the ground’s pitch conditions, turf wickets, practice facilities, floodlights, dressing rooms, dugouts, pavilion area, and equipment available for maintenance.
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The inspection was facilitated by HDCA secretary Rajesh Tiwari and association members. The BCCI team also assessed lodging arrangements and visited four hotels in the town to evaluate accommodation facilities for players and match officials.
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Following the ground inspection, the BCCI team met HDCA president and Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal at his residence. The delegation acknowledged his role in the development of the cricket ground and reviewed progress made in coordination with the district association.
Officials noted the availability of required infrastructure at the ground and provided feedback for further improvements. The visit is being seen by the local association as a step towards positioning Hazaribagh as a potential venue for hosting state-level and BCCI-recognised matches.
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