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Meghalaya Cricket Team Scrapped Overnight Ahead of Nagaland Match After High Court Ruling
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:02 AM
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The Meghalaya Ranji Trophy squad was replaced overnight before their match against Nagaland following a High Court directive, leaving the team scrambling to field a new lineup.
The Meghalaya Ranji Trophy squad was abruptly altered on the eve of their scheduled match against Nagaland after a High Court ruling mandated the removal of certain players.
The court order, issued earlier in the week, cited eligibility concerns that had not been addressed in the original selection. As a result, the board had to assemble a replacement lineup within hours.
The new squad, announced late on the day, comprised a mix of debutants and experienced domestic players, but critics say the late change could affect team cohesion.
The Nagaland side, meanwhile, confirmed they would proceed with the fixture as planned, while Meghalaya’s officials expressed uncertainty about the match's outcome under the new lineup.
The incident highlights the growing scrutiny of player eligibility in Indian domestic cricket and may prompt the BCCI to review its selection protocols.
The court order, issued earlier in the week, cited eligibility concerns that had not been addressed in the original selection. As a result, the board had to assemble a replacement lineup within hours.
The new squad, announced late on the day, comprised a mix of debutants and experienced domestic players, but critics say the late change could affect team cohesion.
The Nagaland side, meanwhile, confirmed they would proceed with the fixture as planned, while Meghalaya’s officials expressed uncertainty about the match's outcome under the new lineup.
The incident highlights the growing scrutiny of player eligibility in Indian domestic cricket and may prompt the BCCI to review its selection protocols.