Proud to see ACA stadium become a Test venue, said Assam Chief Minster Himanta Biswa Sarma

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BCCI president Mithun Manhas and Secretary Devajit Saikia ring a ceremonial bell at the start of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Guwahati.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed delight that Guwahati made its debut as the newest test center on Saturday (November 22, 2025) as India took on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series.

He said this will inspire youngsters and fuel their ambitions.

“This moment will inspire countless young talents and elevate our sporting ambitions even higher. Onward to a new innings for Assam!” he added.

Guwahati creates history!

Proud to see ACA Stadium become India’s 30th Test venue, bringing the pinnacle of cricket to Assam.
This moment will inspire countless young talents and elevate our sporting ambitions even higher.

Onward to a new innings for Assam! https://t.co/NtbfNePW8j

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 22, 2025

Guwahati, known as the ‘Gateway to the North East’, is the only International Cricket venue in the region and had earned the distinction of hosting ICC World Cup matches for the first time earlier this year.

Published – November 22, 2025 12:51 pm IST

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Proud to see ACA stadium become a Test venue, said Assam Chief Minster Himanta Biswa Sarma