Souvenir commemorating inaugural India–South Africa Test Match released at ACA Stadium
In a landmark moment for cricket in the Northeast, the Souvenir commemorating the Inaugural Test Match between India and South Africa was formally released at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati, celebrating the city’s historic inclusion in the roster of India’s Test venues.
The launch ceremony was graced by key officials from the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the ACA’s Souvenir Sub Committee. The event highlighted the region’s growing presence on the national cricketing map and its capability to host high-profile international matches.
The dignitaries present at the release included:
- Nasir Gul Khan – Convenor, Souvenir Sub Committee
- Rahul Karmakar – Member, Souvenir Sub Committee
- Rajib Prakash Baruah – Editor, Souvenir Sub Committee
- Mukutananda Bhattacharya – Member, Apex Council, ACA
- R.P. Singh – Member, Senior Selection Committee (Men)
- Taranga Gogoi – President, ACA
- Devajit Saikia – Secretary, BCCI
- Sanatan Das – Secretary, ACA
- Rajendra Singh – Joint Secretary, ACA
- Anupam Deka – Treasurer, ACA
The souvenir captures the essence of Guwahati’s first-ever Test match—its significance, the tireless preparation behind the scenes, and the pride of Assam in hosting a prestigious international fixture. Officials emphasized that this publication would stand as a permanent document of a historic sporting milestone in the region.
