After the Ranji Trophy controversy, Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, promised a “world-class” international stadium.

The deplorable condition of the Moin-ul-Haq stadium in Patna prompted Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, to call a review meeting recently. He pledged to build an international stadium in Bihar that is of “world-class” quality.

The Patna stadium’s poor state sparked criticism, which led to the investigation. Throughout the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Bihar, a number of films showing the stadium’s dilapidated infrastructure went viral on social media. Placards hung all over the stadium indicating danger zones served to highlight the problem. Notably, the viewing gallery was still in terrible condition, and there were no appropriate sitting arrangements at the location.

Tejashwi Yadav posted meeting information and highlighted suggested improvements on his official social media channel, X, which was once Twitter. A sports complex, a five-star hotel, a restaurant, a better drainage system, plenty of parking, and the integration of the Patna Metro are just a few of the amenities that are planned in addition to the building of an international stadium. With this project, the state’s sports infrastructure will be completely renovated, and the deficiencies at the Moin-ul-Haq stadium will be fixed.

“A review meeting about the reconstruction and remodeling of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium took place today. The world-class international stadium that will be constructed here will feature Patna Metro, a sports complex, a five-star hotel, a restaurant, and improved parking and drainage systems. It was instructed to finish the DPR work in two weeks and to proceed with additional steps. The deputy wrote on X, “#Bihar #TejashwiYadav.”

View Tejashwi Yadav post on X:

आज मोइन-उल-हक स्टेडियम के पुनर्विकास एवं नवनिर्माण संबंधित समीक्षा बैठक की।

यहां बनने वाले वर्ल्ड क्लास इंटरनेशनल स्टेडियम में स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्प्लेक्स, फाइव स्टार होटल, रेस्टोरेंट, बेहतर ड्रेनेज सिस्टम, पार्किंग व्यवस्था, पटना मेट्रो के साथ-साथ अन्य विश्वस्तरीय सुविधाओं की भी… pic.twitter.com/lLoKewRW6R

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) January 10, 2024

After the controversy, former India bowler Venkatesh Prasad also criticized the Bihar Cricket Association for the subpar facilities on the grounds.

Check out Venkatesh Prasad’s X post here.

This is unacceptable. Ranji Trophy is the premiere domestic competition in India and it’s time all stakeholders realise it’s value. Don’t see any valid reason for the state association not rectifying this . https://t.co/BTHs6auAah

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) January 5, 2024

Subsequently, the government of Bihar suggested creating a section to handle grievances over the state’s sports infrastructure. According to S. Siddharth, Additional Chief Secretary of the State Cabinet, a new organization will work to improve sports in Bihar and implement various welfare programs for athletes. He added that the government will ensure that athletes compete at the top levels both domestically and internationally and will support sports.