“IPL Should Have 4 Teams From Uttar Pradesh” – CM Yogi Adityanath’s Big Demand from BCCI
UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges BCCI to allot four IPL teams to Uttar Pradesh, citing 25 crore population and rising sports infrastructure.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to allot more Indian Premier League teams to the state. He pointed to Uttar Pradesh’s large population and growing sports infrastructure as the main reasons.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, the Chief Minister made his case.
He said all athletes in the state should get a platform and added that Uttar Pradesh has been producing quality international players.
He also appealed directly to the BCCI with a smile. He said the state has a population of 25 crore but only one IPL team. According to him, Uttar Pradesh should have at least four teams in the tournament.
Currently, Lucknow Super Giants is the only franchise from the state. The team was introduced in 2022. The Chief Minister’s comments highlight the state’s ambition to strengthen its role in Indian cricket.
He also encouraged players during the event. He said the state government is committed to providing world-class sports facilities.
On X, he wrote that stadiums are being developed in Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur. He also mentioned plans for mini stadiums in every block and full stadiums in every district.
“@UPGovt is continuously encouraging emerging players. I have full confidence that with robust infrastructure, the players of the state will perform better in sports and the field of sports. Heartfelt congratulations to all the players and best wishes for a bright future,” the Chief Minister posted.
