There is a possibility for BCCI of not hosting any domestic cricket in India this season, Unlike IPL also an India domestic tournament, albeit running on different economic principles the cricket board is on the verge of coming to the realization that none of the older, premier domestic tournaments such as the Ranji & Duleep Trophy, the U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy, Vijay Hazare & Deodhar Trophy as well as the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament can be conducted this year.
The board’s inability to host these tournaments is beginning to stem from the simple fact, and a very primary concern, that COVID-19 has shown no signs whatsoever of subsiding. “In certain states, it’s bad. In other states, it’s worse. The numbers are unrelenting. In such a scenario, how does one plan anything over a period of three or four months, when you’re not sure what’s in store tomorrow.” sources in the know of developments said.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had stated on August 22, through a letter to all-state associations, that a curtailed domestic season and a shortened Ranji Trophy would be held this year. The BCCI would do away with some of the tournaments and other important individuals on the circuit such as groundsmen, match officials, scorers, etc.
Ganguly had proposed a roadmap for the resumption of domestic cricket, categorically stating that domestic cricket must start as and when conditions improve. “The intent was always there but circumstances haven’t really changed. Ganguly’s letter was a little too early in the day,” add those in the know, and state associations are in agreement with the plans being put in place.
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