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Dilip Vengsarkar questions India A tours scheduled during Ranji Trophy
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has criticised the overlap of India A tours with the ongoing Ranji Trophy, calling for a review of the scheduling.
Former Indian batting great Dilip Vengsarkar raised concerns on Tuesday about the timing of India A tours that coincide with the current Ranji Trophy season. He questioned the rationale behind scheduling international ‘A’ fixtures while the domestic championship is in full swing.
Vengsarkar argued that the overlap could deprive emerging talent of valuable match practice in the Ranji Trophy, which remains the primary platform for player development. When top performers are called up for India A duties, state teams may lose key players, potentially affecting the competitive balance of the tournament.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not issued an official response yet, but the comment has sparked a broader debate among coaches, selectors and former players about aligning the calendars of domestic and ‘A’ level cricket to maximise exposure for upcoming cricketers.
Vengsarkar argued that the overlap could deprive emerging talent of valuable match practice in the Ranji Trophy, which remains the primary platform for player development. When top performers are called up for India A duties, state teams may lose key players, potentially affecting the competitive balance of the tournament.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not issued an official response yet, but the comment has sparked a broader debate among coaches, selectors and former players about aligning the calendars of domestic and ‘A’ level cricket to maximise exposure for upcoming cricketers.