Arunachal Pradesh Set to Forfeit Ranji Trophy Opener Amid Federation Infighting; Players Face Uncertain Future
An internal dispute and a pending court case have left the state association unable to finalize selections, with 11 October participation still unclear.
- Arunachal Pradesh risks forfeiting their Ranji Trophy Plate Group opener against Nagaland on October 11 in Ahmedabad due to a legal dispute within the Arunachal Cricket Association that has halted team selections and preparations.
- Six district associations alleged irregularities in the Arunachal Cricket Association's September elections, prompting a legal challenge before the Guwahati High Court that resulted in a stay on the body's functioning.
- Last Thursday, Arunachal Pradesh forfeited its Under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy match against Sikkim in Bhubaneswar, demonstrating the administrative paralysis affecting both age-group and senior cricket preparations.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated the board cannot appoint an independent selection panel while the matter remains sub judice, unlike previous interventions in Bihar, leaving the association unable to finalize team selection.
- Players including former captain Kamsha Yangfo fear missing the entire season will damage their form, fitness, and financial stability, prompting appeals to the BCCI as the legal process continues indefinitely.
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Arunachal Pradesh Forfeit Ranji Trophy Plate Group Opener Against Nagaland Amid Administrative Crisis
The forfeiture comes after Arunachal Pradesh failed to field their Under-19 team for a Vinoo Mankad Trophy match against Sikkim in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, with the ongoing dispute leaving the association without a functioning authority to take decisions on team selection.
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Ranji Trophy: Arunachal Pradesh forfeit opener against Nagaland amid association crisis
Arunachal Pradesh have forfeited their Ranji Trophy Plate Group opener against Nagaland amid a leadership dispute within the state cricket association. A pending Gauhati High Court case has prevented the BCCI from intervening. The crisis also forced the state to miss an Under-19 match. Arunachal had finished last in their group last season, losing all five matches.
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Arunachal Pradesh in danger of forfeiting Ranji Trophy opener over association tussle
Arunachal Pradesh are in danger of forfeiting their Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland after an association dispute left the state without a functioning selection panel, with a High Court case further complicating matters.
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