Gangtok, Feb 27 (PTI) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday said his government will develop the Kitam Ground in Namchi district as a world-class cricket stadium.

Addressing a public meeting in Namchi, he said international as well as domestic cricket matches will be played at the stadium.

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"We have taken a decision to develop Kitam Ground as a world-class cricket stadium under the guidance of the BCCI," he said.

Tamang said Sikkim will have three cricket stadiums -- Yangang Ground and Mining Ground in Rangpo and the Kitam Ground in Namchi, all of which will be operated by the BCCI.

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The Mining Ground is already hosting Ranji Trophy matches for the last two years.

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