BCCI announces calendar for 2024-25 domestic season; Ranji Trophy starts at Oct 11
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the domestic cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season on June 6th, 2024. The domestic season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy, a four-team red-ball tournament, starting on September 5th in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
Prioritizing Player Well-being:
The BCCI has designed the schedule with an extended gap between matches, allowing players sufficient time for recovery and maintaining peak performance throughout the long season.
Two-Phase Ranji Trophy:
The premier first-class cricket tournament, the Ranji Trophy, will be held in two phases. The first phase featuring the league stage will commence on October 11th, 2024, and run until February 2nd, 2025. The knockouts will be played from February 8th to March 2nd, 2025.
The much-awaited Ranji Trophy will be held in two phases, with the first five league matches beginning on October 11th, 2024. There will be an extended gap between matches to ensure player well-being. This is a notable change from previous seasons. The season will conclude in March 2025.
Here’s a breakdown of the key tournaments and their schedules:
- Duleep Trophy: September 5th to September 22nd, 2024
- Irani Cup: October 1st to October 5th, 2024
- Ranji Trophy (League Stage): October 11th to February 2nd, 2025
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20): November 23rd to December 15th, 2024
- Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A): December 21st to January 18th, 2025
- Ranji Trophy (Knockouts): February 8th to March 2nd, 2025
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The BCCI has also stated that a new points system might be introduced in the Ranji Trophy. This system would award points for batting and bowling prowess in the first innings, alongside points for securing a first-innings lead or achieving an outright victory.
Overall, the BCCI’s domestic calendar for the 2024-25 season promises an exciting season of cricket with a focus on player well-being and potentially a revamped points system in the prestigious Ranji Trophy.
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