The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken decisive action against players who have been idling away their time, waiting for the Indian Premier League (IPL) to commence. In a bid to instil discipline among players, the BCCI, along with national selectors, has mandated their participation in state teams.
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BCCI mandates player participation in next round of Ranji Trophy matches
Ishan Kishan hasn't played any first class match for Jharkhand this season © AFP
The directive, conveyed to players via email on Monday, is applicable to those not currently part of the national squad or undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Effective immediately, players are required to join their respective state teams for the upcoming round of Ranji Trophy matches commencing on February 16.
This missive, in particular, impacts players such as Ishan Kishan, who have eschewed competitive cricket in favour of IPL preparations, as
