Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday backed the establishment of an Indian Premier League franchise from Bihar and said the state government was working to upgrade cricket infrastructure. He said efforts were underway to expand opportunities for young players in the state.

"The government is working in 'mission' mode with a clear 'vision' for Bihar's cricket 'emotion'. With your cooperation, a positive decision regarding Bihar's cricket team will definitely be taken," Choudhary said.

An international-standard cricket stadium with a seating capacity of around 40,000 is being developed in Rajgir. Renovation work at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium is also being planned to improve cricket facilities in the state.

Choudhary's remarks followed a public call from businessman Anil Agarwal, who questioned why Bihar still does not have an IPL franchise despite producing several cricketers who have played at the top level. Agarwal cited Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Saqib Hussain as examples of cricketers born in Bihar.

"Don't you think Bihar deserves a team of its own, just like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders?" Agarwal wrote on X. He pointed to the achievements of players with roots in the state, writing, "Ishan Kishan, born in Patna, scored the fastest ODI double century in terms of balls faced."

Agarwal also referenced two other players in his post, writing, "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Samastipur became the youngest player to make an IPL debut. And today, the eyes of the entire world are on the brilliant bowling of Sakib Hussain, born into an ordinary family in Gopalganj."

Bihar is one of India's most populous states. The Indian Premier League last expanded four years ago, when the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants were added to the competition.