BCCI confirms 2 Irani Cup; Kolkata, Ahmedabad to host SMAT, Hazare knockouts

By Sahil

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Kolkata and Ahmedabad can host the knockout stages of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy, severally, whereas the BCCI can conduct 2 Irani Cup ties over subsequent months.

SMAT, the domestic T20 event, can come about from October 11 to November 5 whereas the Vijay Hazare one-day competition can run from November 12 to December 2.

Punjab, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot and Jaipur can host the league stage of SMAT whereas metropolis, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Ranchi can stage the Vijay Hazare league fixtures.

The BCCI is conducting a full-fledged domestic season for the primary time since 2020. As rumored by PTI on Sunday, the Board additionally confirmed that the 2 Irani Cup ties are control at the beginning and finish of season.

The 2020 Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra can host Rest of India from October 1-5,  whereas current champions Madhya Pradesh host ROI from March 1-5 next year, as per the scheduled shared by BCCI to state units.

Saurashtra weren’t ready to play the Irani Cup when their maiden Ranji triumph in March 2020 because of the occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic.

The inaugural women’s under-15 event are vie December 26 to January 12 across 5 venues as well as Bangalore, Ranchi, Rajkot, Indore, Raipur, Pune. “BCCI is glad to announce a women U-15 sooner or later tournament.

“This tournament is introduced to create a pathway for our youngsters which will help introduce fresh talent,” BCCI note to state units. The season begins with Duleep Trophy in September 8 to 25.

The premier domestic event, Ranji Trophy, returns to the standard home and away format and can run from December 12 to February 20.

Groups may solely get to play 3 league games in Ranji Trophy because of a truncated season.

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