Bhubaneswar, June 7: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday purchased the first ticket for the upcoming T 20 international match between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on June 12 next.
President Odisha Cricket Association Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, and Secretary Sanjay Behera, gave the ticket to the Chief minister at Naveen Niwas on Monday. Secretary to Chief Minister VK Pandian was present on the occasion. HDFC Bank Zonal Head, Deepak Singh and Vice President Animesh Biswal were also present.
OCA Secretary Sanjay Behera briefed the Chief Minister about the elaborate arrangements made for the smooth sale of tickets.