It was just four years back that Bihar found their way back into the premier first-class tournament in the country after a gap of almost 18 years. And starting Wednesday at Moin-ul Haq Stadium in Patna, they will be vying to win the Plate Group final after making sure a memorable comeback into Elite division of Ranji Trophy — next season — as a finalist from the group.
But their opposition and visitors at the opposite end — Manipur — will also have the same glory in sight, albeit for the first time in their sporting history. Barely having a presence in the midst of the craze and success in football, boxing and weightlifting, the Langlonyamba Meitan Keishangbam-led northeastern team added a cricket laurel in the state's sporting cap by earning promotion for next season.
