Number of Duleep Trophy games telecast will be increased: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia announced that the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy will feature more televised matches compared to the previous season. The board is also considering hosting the final in a stadium to accommodate live audiences, pending land use restrictions.
Why it matters
Increased broadcast access for domestic cricket tournaments helps grow the sport's fan base and provides better visibility for emerging players.
This time last year, when the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy was held at the BCCI’s sprawling Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the city outskirts, supporters were a disappointed lot.
The first-round matches of the domestic cricket season-opener were not broadcast on television and the whole tournament was held behind closed doors. However, in glad tidings for the fans, the 2026-27 edition, which begins on August 23 at the CoE, will see an increased share of matches on television.
And the BCCI even said that it would explore the option of holding at least the final at a proper stadium which can seat an audience. “There are some government restrictions to how we use this land and because of that, we cannot have crowds in this campus,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said on Sunday while answering a question from The Hindu .
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