Cricket Association of Bengal to help cricket development in China

The Chinese delegation has sought cooperation to improve the game in Chongqing City - one of four municipalities which are under direct administration by the central Chinese government.

A three-member Chinese delegation led by Mr Zha Liyou, Consul General, the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata, met CAB President Avishek Dalmiya with a proposal to establish cricketing relations with the association.  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Monday received a proposal from the Chinese Consul General for supporting cricket development in China.

A three-member Chinese delegation led by Zha Liyou, Consul General, the People's Republic of China in Kolkata, met CAB President Avishek Dalmiya with a proposal to establish cricketing relations with the association.

The delegation has sought cooperation to improve the game in Chongqing City - one of four municipalities which are under direct administration by the central Chinese government.

"We have assured our cooperation as we believe in the philosophy of spreading cricket globally and it is encouraging to see China taking the initiative to play the game," said Dalmiya.

The delegation has proposed to sign an MOU with CAB which will enable them to send players to Kolkata for training and friendly matches.