Rahul Gandhi Opens Raebareli T-20, Appeals to BCCI for Cricket Academy

Overview

• Gandhi inaugurated the Raebareli Premier League T-20 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on the ITI campus on Tuesday.
• From the stage, he spoke with BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla to request a cricket academy in Raebareli, according to the district cricket association president.
• He reviewed the condition of the ground and asked organizers about local facilities, who said players lack a proper venue.
• At the event he unveiled the tournament trophy, signed the Swachh Survekshan pledge, met participating teams, and watched an over.
• The Congress leader is on a two-day constituency visit after arriving via Lucknow on Monday, with meetings at the Bhuyemau guest house and an MGNREGA session scheduled in Umran.