Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday purchased the first ticket of the upcoming T 20 international match between India and South Africa to be played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on June 12.
Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) president Pankaj Lochan Mohanty and secretary Sanjay Behera gave the ticket to the Chief minister at the Naveen Niwas. Secretary to CM 5T VK Pandian was present. Bank officials Deepak Singh, Zonal Head of HDFC Bank and Animesh Biswal, Vice-President were also present.
OCA secretary Behera briefed the CM about the elaborate arrangements made for smooth sale of tickets.