CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The BCCI will not be conducting its premier first-class domestic tournament Ranji Trophy for the first time in 87 years as the parent body opted for the Vijay Hazare Trophy as per the wishes of majority of the state units.

Detailed explanation-2: -No Ranji Trophy in 2020-21 but BCCI to hold domestic 50-over competitions for men women U-19 boys | ESPNcricinfo.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article. The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday announced the schedule of India’s domestic season 2022-23. Over 1500 matches will be held during the season that will commence in the first week of September 2022 and run until mid-March 2023.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ranji Trophy is set to be cancelled for the second successive season due to the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases resulting in lack of a window ahead of the Indian Premier League’s 15th edition.