Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday stated he desires to assist Tripura to flourish in cricket, moreover selling the state’s tourism sector as its model ambassador. Addressing a press convention, he stated he follows Tripura’s cricket gamers and is impressed with Manisankar Murasingh. “I am a cricketer and want to help the state cricket body. I want the state to build a stadium to host big matches. If Guwahati can host India team’s matches, why can’t Tripura?” he requested.

“I follow the players who are playing for Tripura, and I am impressed by the way Manisankar Murasingh plays in various tournaments. I hope he will play in IPL,” stated the previous BCCI president.

Notably, Manisankar’s identify was absent from the IPL 2024 Player Auction checklist.

Ganguly signed an settlement with state Tourism Minister Sushant Chowdhury on the Ujjyanta Palace. As a part of the settlement, he would be the model ambassador of Tripura Tourism.

“I am really honoured to be the brand ambassador of Tripura. I agreed to the offer when Chowdhury first approached me in June. The northeastern state has a lot to offer to the tourists,” he stated.

“I am here after 35 years and witnessed a lot of development. I am really impressed by the beauty of the Ujjyanta Palace. We will work together to promote the state’s tourism sector not only nationally but also globally,” he added.

Ganguly is scheduled to go to Chhabimura within the Gomati district and shoot an commercial there. He will even meet Chief Minister Manik Saha.

When requested about his dedication to West Bengal, his residence state that has additionally appointed him as its model ambassador, Ganguly stated, “Why I shall not be able to perform my assigned tasks?” Chowdhury stated that his authorities was making an attempt to advertise tourism in an enormous manner.

“With Saurav Ganguly joining us as the brand ambassador, the sector will touch a new high,” he stated.

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