Cricket fans will now have an opportunity to view historic pictures, classic gear, uncommon memorabilia and invaluable trophies related to the sport’s journey in Assam at a particular museum right here.
The Assam Cricket Museum of the Assam Cricket Affiliation (ACA) was inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday night, within the presence of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
”From preserving iconic reminiscences to inspiring future champions, the Assam Cricket Museum at Barsapara stands as a tribute to Assam’s wealthy cricketing legacy. Glad to inaugurate it in the present day,” Sarma stated in a submit after the inauguration.
Conceived as a tribute to the legacy of Assam cricket, the museum has an intensive assortment of uncommon memorabilia, historic pictures, classic cricket gear, archival data, trophies, memento and invaluable data related to the sport’s journey within the state.
The museum stands as a logo of pleasure and remembrance, preserving Assam cricket’s heritage whereas celebrating the achievements and dedication of those that contributed immensely to its rise, an ACA official stated.
”Each exhibit has been rigorously curated to protect the historical past, tradition and spirit of Assam cricket whereas inspiring future generations of cricketers to hold ahead the legacy and attempt for higher excellence,” he added.
A documentary, ‘The Golden Innings – Legacy of Assam Cricket’, was additionally launched by Sarma on the event.
It captures the inspiring journey of cricket in Assam, tracing its evolution by way of memorable achievements, historic milestones and the invaluable contributions of legendary cricketers and directors who’ve formed the game within the state over the a long time.
The museum and documentary had been conceptualised by Saikia, who’s a former first-class cricketer and ex-secretary of the ACA.
Talking on the event, Saikia highlighted the significance of preserving the wealthy reminiscences and legacy of Assam cricket by way of the museum and documentary, whereas reflecting on the exceptional transformation of cricket infrastructure within the state over time.
ACA president Taranga Gogoi, in a submit on X, stated, ”Delighted to attend the inauguration of the newly constructed ‘Assam Cricket Museum’ on the cricket stadium complicated in Guwahati together with Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. @himantabiswa dangoriya and Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary @lonsaikia dangoriya, with the imaginative and prescient of preserving the wealthy historical past, heritage and wonderful journey of Assam Cricket for future generations.”.
”Together with the inauguration of the museum, the documentary titled ‘The Golden Innings: Legacy of Assam Cricket’, directed by famous filmmaker Ujjal Kashyap dangoriya, was additionally formally unveiled,” he stated.
Gogoi maintained that the museum is ”not merely a repository of memorabilia, however a residing testomony to the fantastic journey of cricket in Assam showcasing the contributions of legendary cricketers, historic data, uncommon paperwork and priceless reminiscences that may proceed to encourage generations to return.’
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