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Arunachal Pradesh Players Trapped at Home, Threaten Ranji Trophy Forfeit, Seek BCCI Help
✍️ News18
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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A group of Arunachal Pradesh cricketers unable to travel for their Ranji Trophy fixture are considering a forfeit and plan to petition the BCCI for intervention.
A contingent of Arunachal Pradesh cricketers finds itself unable to leave their homes ahead of a scheduled Ranji Trophy match, creating uncertainty about the team's participation. The players have reported logistical hurdles that prevent them from reaching the venue, prompting discussions of a possible forfeit.
If the team is forced to withdraw, the Ranji Trophy schedule could be disrupted and the points allocation for the group may be affected, impacting both the tournament's integrity and the state's cricketing aspirations.
The players intend to approach the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek immediate assistance and a viable solution, emphasizing that they wish to compete but are constrained by circumstances beyond their control.
If the team is forced to withdraw, the Ranji Trophy schedule could be disrupted and the points allocation for the group may be affected, impacting both the tournament's integrity and the state's cricketing aspirations.
The players intend to approach the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek immediate assistance and a viable solution, emphasizing that they wish to compete but are constrained by circumstances beyond their control.