Ranchi, Aug. 5 -- Former India cricketer and current Secretary of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA), Saurabh Tiwary, paid his respects to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who passed away on Monday. Recalling the veteran leader's contribution to the state, Tiwary credited Soren for the development of Jharkhand's cricket stadium.

"It is due to him that we have a fantastic stadium today (JSCA Stadium). Personally, it feels like we have lost a father figure. May his soul rest in peace," said Tiwary while offering his final respects.

Tiwary, who represented India and was a well-known face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), hails from Jharkhand and has witnessed the state's cricketing infrastructure grow over the yea...