New Delhi: For the first time in 87 years, the BCCI has decided not to hold its premier first-class domestic tournament Ranji Trophy.
The parent body has opted for the Vijay Hazare Trophy as per the wishes of majority of the state units.
The BCCI will also conduct the Senior Women’s One Day tournament simultaneously with the Vijay Hazare Trophy and follow it up with Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-19, as per a letter sent by BCCI secretary Jay Shah to the state units.
It is expected that BCCI will probably follow the same groupings and bio-bubble for the Hazare Trophy that is scheduled to kick-start next month.
While players will be compensated in case there is a truncated season and with players missing out on Ranji Trophy match fees, it is expected that the board will devise a mechanism by which the premier domestic cricketers of the country are taken care of financially.
Shah also thanked the state units for the successful conduct of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
He wrote: “I write this with some satisfaction and whole lot of gratitude towards the state associations and staff of the BCCI for the successful conduct of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament so far after having delivered a flawless IPL earlier”.
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