MUMBAI: For the first time in 87 years, the BCCI has reportedly taken the decision not to conduct the Ranji Trophy – India’s premier first-class domestic tournament.
For its domestic season, the board is set to host the Vijay Hazare 50-over tournament, the senior women’s one-dayers and the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy over the rest of the cricket calendar.
According to ANI, BCCI secretary Jay Shah wrote a letter to the state associations, stating that the decision was taken with an eye on the coronavirus pandemic and the feedback from the state cricket bodies.
“The pandemic has tested each and every one of us and there is no life that has remain untouched by it, and while it has been difficult, your support has meant that we have been able to resume both domestic and international cricket in the men’s category,” Shah wrote, as quoted by ANI.
“As you are aware, we have lost a lot of time and consequently, it has been difficult to plan th cricket calendar on account of the precautions that are necessary for the safe conduct of the games.
“However, it was extremely important for us to ensure that women’s cricket takes place and I am extremely happy to inform you that we are going to conduct the Senior Women’s One Day tournament simultaenously with the Vijay Hazare Trophy and follow it up with the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-19. This has been decided after having received your feedback on the domestic season 2020-21.”
