Ranji Trophy To Start On Jan 5 With Changed Format: BCCI To State Units

The Indian cricket board has scheduled a revamped Ranji Trophy for the 2021-22 season from January 5 to March 20 next year after it released a revised schedule to the state cricket bodies. The Syed Mu

The plans have been changed as the Ranji Trophy has been pushed back to next year. "The restart date for BCCI Domestic Cricket Season 2021-22 has been reviewed with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time," added Shah in the letter.

The BCCI also confirmed that each state squad will be able to have a maximum of 30 members comprising of a minimum of 20 players. It means that the support staff can't exceed 10.

"Each team is encouraged to have a team physician to manage COVID related issues. The team physician is separate from the team physiotherapist and is inclusive of the 10 support staff," the letter added.

"The last date for the inter-state transfer and registration of guest players is 15 days before the start of the specific tournament."

Schedule
Women's under-19 (One-Day): Sep 20 to Oct 18
Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Men's U-19 - One-Day): Sep 20 to Oct 18
Men's Challenger Trophy (U-19 ): Oct 26 to Nov 9
Women Challenger Trophy (U-19): Oct 25 to Nov 6
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Oct 27 to Nov 22
Senior Women's One Day: Oct 20 to Nov 20
Men State A One Day: Nov 9 to Dec 10
Vijay Hazare Trophy (Men One-Day): Dec 1 to Dec 29
Senior Women's Challenger Trophy: Nov 26 to Dec 8
Ranji Trophy: Jan 5 to Mar 20
Cooch Behar Trophy (Men U-19): Nov 21 to Feb 2
Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (Men 4-day, U-25): Jan 6 to Apr 2
Senior Women's T20: Feb 20 to Mar 23
Vijay Merchant Trophy (Men U-16): Nov-Dec