The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is contemplating making adjustments to home cricket. The Board is likely to break up the distinguished first-class event Ranji Trophy into two halves and is about to remove the toss from the CK Nayudu Trophy.
As per a report in PTI, the proposal to restructure the home cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season has been despatched to the Board’s apex council. It added that the proposal was despatched after session with the Board secretary Jay Shah, Team India captain Rohit Sharma, nationwide chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Rahul Dravid and National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman.
As per one other proposal despatched, the Indian Board is trying to remove the toss from the CK Nayudu Trophy. The event can even have a brand new level system.Â
If applied, the Ranji Trophy event will be held in two halves with 5 video games being held at one go earlier than a pause. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy will happen in between after which the remaining two group video games and knockout matches of the red-ball event.
This will be completed to keep away from the inclement climate in the northern a part of the nation in the winter months. Also, the video games had been held with fewer gaps final season with solely three-day gaps between some video games. “There will be an increased gap between matches to allow players sufficient time for recovery and to maintain peak performance throughout the season,” Shah knowledgeable the media on Saturday.
As per this proposal, the Indian home season will begin with the Duleep Trophy, adopted by Irani Cup. The Ranji Trophy will be held after these two tournaments in two halves.
“The CK Nayudu Trophy will implement a new points system aimed at promoting balanced performances. This includes awarding points for batting and bowling performances in the first innings, in addition to points for the first innings lead or outright win,” mentioned Shah.
