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BCA President Harshvardhan Opens Bihar‑Baroda C.K. Nayudu Trophy Clash in Rajgir
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM
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Bihar Cricket Association president Harshvardhan inaugurated the Bihar‑Baroda encounter of the Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy at Rajgir, signalling the start of the tournament’s match.
Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harshvardhan presided over the opening ceremony of the Bihar‑Baroda clash in the Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy, held at the historic town of Rajgir in Bihar. The ceremony included a brief address by Harshvardhan, who highlighted the tournament’s role in nurturing young cricket talent across the region.
The match pits the Bihar under‑19 side against the Baroda under‑19 team, both vying for a place in the national C.K. Nayudu Trophy, India’s premier junior cricket competition. Organisers expect a competitive encounter, with both squads having performed strongly in recent state‑level fixtures.
The Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy, named after India’s first Test captain, serves as a key platform for emerging players to showcase their skills before progressing to senior domestic cricket. The Rajgir venue, known for its scenic backdrop, was chosen to promote cricket in lesser‑served areas of the state.
Officials from the BCA and Baroda Cricket Association were present, and the match is scheduled to run for two days, adhering to the standard first‑class format for junior tournaments.
The match pits the Bihar under‑19 side against the Baroda under‑19 team, both vying for a place in the national C.K. Nayudu Trophy, India’s premier junior cricket competition. Organisers expect a competitive encounter, with both squads having performed strongly in recent state‑level fixtures.
The Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy, named after India’s first Test captain, serves as a key platform for emerging players to showcase their skills before progressing to senior domestic cricket. The Rajgir venue, known for its scenic backdrop, was chosen to promote cricket in lesser‑served areas of the state.
Officials from the BCA and Baroda Cricket Association were present, and the match is scheduled to run for two days, adhering to the standard first‑class format for junior tournaments.