With eye on New Zealand tour, BCCI to issue Ranji Trophy diktat
The BCCI is mandating that Indian Test hopefuls participate in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season to prepare for the away series against New Zealand. Key players, including captain Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah, are expected to play domestic matches to ensure sufficient red-ball volume before the international tour.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the board's focus on prioritizing domestic red-ball experience to improve performance in high-stakes international Test cricket.
NEW DELHI: India are set to lock horns with New Zealand in a crucial away two-Test series starting November 15 and the think-tank has already commenced planning for the assignment. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the team management, including all members of the selection committee, was in a huddle before the 2nd ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati.It has been unanimously agreed that the Test hopefuls will be asked to play for their respective states in the Ranji Trophy, which begins on October 11. Both captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain KL Rahul are set to lead the preparation talk as they are likely to play for Punjab and Karnataka, respectively, in at least one group stage fixture."The match and the number of matches they play will depend on the medical team's clearance, keeping the workload and assignments in mind.
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