Arunachal Pradesh forfeited its opening 2026-27 Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Nagaland in Ahmedabad on October 11. The state also missed fixtures in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the Under-19 Women's T20 Trophy, leaving players without proper preparation for the domestic season.
Players were left uncertain about reporting instructions, while the state's teams struggled to participate in domestic competitions. The senior team's forfeiture against Nagaland was followed by further setbacks at the junior level, disrupting Arunachal Pradesh's domestic campaign.
The BCCI initially hesitated to intervene because the dispute was before the court. The legal proceedings complicated the situation, leaving the board to review the documents before deciding how to protect the players and keep the state's domestic campaign on track.
BCCI Appoints Independent Panel to Conduct Selection Trials
The independent three-member selection panel comprises former Assam cricketers Satya Gopal Chakraborty, Jayanta Chowdhury and Deep Bora. Chakraborty will serve as chairman, with the panel responsible for assessing players and selecting squads on merit.
To prevent local interference, the BCCI has placed advertisements in regional newspapers inviting players to participate in the trials. The board also expects to appoint the required support staff by Wednesday, giving the teams time to prepare before returning to their domestic campaigns.
Devajit Saikia Says BCCI Will Prioritise Players' Interests
“When we got to know about the legal case, it was very late, so we could not do much ahead of the first game as there was no time and we also needed to study the legal matters,” Saikia said.
“We cannot allow the teams to go without participating in this season’s domestic competitions. So, it was our prerogative to find a solution,” he said.
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