The Board of Cricket Control in India has decided to conduct the Ranji trophy in two phases in view of Covid-19. Initially, the BCCI is planning to complete all its league matches then playing the knockout stages in the month June.
The BCCI Secretary in a statement said “My team is working closely to mitigate any kind of health risk caused by the pandemic, while at the same time ensuring a highly competitive red-ball cricket contest. Ranji Trophy is our most prestigious domestic competition, which has been providing Indian Cricket with an enviable talent pool every year. It is absolutely important that we take all necessary steps to safeguard the interest of this premier event.”
Earlier, the BCCI had informed that they will not able to conduct this season’s Ranji trophy due to Covid but now it has been seen that the board is quite keen to play premier red ball domestic tournament of India in a phase manner.