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BCCI Suspends All Age-Group Tournaments Amid Rising COVID Cases
The BCCI has suspended all age-group tournaments, including the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy, citing surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the decision was made keeping the factors like inter-city travels and creation of bio bubbles in mind. While the pandemic-stricken 2020-21 domestic season started late hosting Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, the board’s 89th AGM has now decided to defer… read-more
Tags: IPL, BCCI, Indian Cricketer, Jay Shah, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Domestic Cricket, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
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Vijay Hazare: With 227*, Prithvi Shaw Becomes Highest Individual Scorer
Mumbai lad Prithvi Shaw recorded the highest individual score in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy following a stellar unbeaten knock of 227 runs in 152 balls. Prithvi's innings against the Puducherry included 32 fours and five sixes. Previously, the record was held by Kerala's Sanju Samson, who scored 212 not out against Goa in 2019. With Surya Kumar Yadav's cameo, Mumbai scored 457 runs after losing six wickets.
Tags: Vijay Hazare Trophy, BCCI, Domestic Cricket, Prithvi Shaw, Mumbai, Puducherry Health Director
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BCCI Plans For Shortened Domestic Cricket Season
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has proposed the state cricket associations with four options for a shortened 2020-21 domestic season. The board has planned to hold the tournaments in six bio-secure bubbles where 38 teams will be divided into five elite groups and one plate group. Moreover, BCCI has demanded a minimum of three broadcast-friendly venues in the six hosting cities.
Tags: BCCI, Domestic Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Highest Scorer of 2008 U-19 World Cup Retires From Cricket; Failed To Represent National Team
The highest scorer of the 2008 U-19 Cricket World Cup Tanmay Srivastava on October 24 announced his retirement from all formats of the game. The Uttar Pradesh based left-hander featured in 34 Domestic T20s, 44 List-A, and 90 First-Class matches where he scored over 5000 runs. However, Srivastava never got a chance to represent the senior national team. The 30-year-old tweeted, “It’s time to… read-more
Tags: Tanmay Srivastava, Domestic Cricket, Under 19 World Cup, retirement
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Domestic Cricket To Start From January 1: BCCI President
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has announced the Indian domestic cricket season will begin from January 1, 2021. The decision was taken during the BCCI Apex Council meeting on October 17. The matches are likely to be held in four different centers, dividing the four groups into A, B, C, and Plate in order to reduce travel. Ganguly also mentioned that the Ranji Trophy, junior and women's tournament will be held next year.
Tags: Sourav Ganguly, BCCI, Domestic Cricket, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times of India
