A Chinese delegation led by Chinese consul general in Kolkata Zha Liyou met Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya at Eden Gardens on Monday to ask for an agreement between CAB and the Cricket Association of Chongqing city, China.
“A Chinese delegation had come to CAB, seeking our cooperation for the development of cricket in Chongqing city. We have assured them of full cooperation as we believe in the philosophy of spreading cricket globally. It’s encouraging to see China taking the initiative to play the game,” said the CAB president.
The proposed agreement would allow Chinese cricketers from Chongqing city to come to Kolkata and train.
According to CAB, the Chinese authorities would like to increase the scope of work with mutual visits, introduction of coaches and friendly matches between the two cricket bodies.
Also present at the meeting were CAB secretary Snehasish Ganguly, vice-president Naresh Kumar Ojha, joint secretary Debabrata Das and treasurer Debasish Ganguly.