Why have India ‘A’ tours during Ranji Trophy, asks Dilip Vengsarkar
Former Indian cricket captain Dilip Vengsarkar has criticized the BCCI for scheduling India 'A' tours that overlap with the domestic Ranji Trophy season. He argues that these shadow tours devalue the premier domestic tournament by drawing away top talent.
Why it matters
The scheduling conflict raises questions about the balance between preparing national teams for international play and maintaining the integrity of domestic sports structures.
MUMBAI: Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has criticised the BCCI’s decision to send an India A team on a shadow tour of New Zealand during the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season.A 15-member India A squad, led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, will tour New Zealand for three four-day matches in Lincoln and Christchurch from Oct 24 to Nov 7, ahead of India’s two-Test series there.“Why do you have an India A tour when the Ranji Trophy season is in progress?
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