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BCCI approves 20% boost in domestic players' participation in Ranji Trophy and major tournaments
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has given official approval to increase senior and youth players' chances by 20% in the Ranji Trophy and other key domestic competitions.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has granted official approval to raise the participation prospects of domestic cricketers by 20 per cent. The move targets senior and emerging youth players in the Ranji Trophy and other major domestic tournaments, aiming to further promote Indian cricket at the grassroots level.
Under the new directive, the selection criteria for these competitions will be adjusted to ensure a higher proportion of home‑grown talent gets a chance to play. BCCI officials said the increase is intended to nurture a broader pool of players and strengthen the overall standard of domestic cricket.
The decision is expected to benefit both established players seeking more match exposure and younger prospects looking to break into higher levels of competition. By enhancing opportunities, the board hopes to sustain a robust pipeline of talent for future international representation.
Stakeholders, including state cricket associations and coaches, have welcomed the initiative, noting that a 20 per cent rise in playing chances could accelerate player development and improve the competitiveness of domestic leagues.
The policy will be implemented ahead of the upcoming season, with monitoring mechanisms to assess its impact on player performance and tournament quality.
Under the new directive, the selection criteria for these competitions will be adjusted to ensure a higher proportion of home‑grown talent gets a chance to play. BCCI officials said the increase is intended to nurture a broader pool of players and strengthen the overall standard of domestic cricket.
The decision is expected to benefit both established players seeking more match exposure and younger prospects looking to break into higher levels of competition. By enhancing opportunities, the board hopes to sustain a robust pipeline of talent for future international representation.
Stakeholders, including state cricket associations and coaches, have welcomed the initiative, noting that a 20 per cent rise in playing chances could accelerate player development and improve the competitiveness of domestic leagues.
The policy will be implemented ahead of the upcoming season, with monitoring mechanisms to assess its impact on player performance and tournament quality.