CRICKET
The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA)‘s men’s senior One-Day Trophy began on Sunday. The domestic tournament features teams from across the State.
The districts have been divided into eight zones: Western, Mithila, Shahabad, Magadh, Pataliputra, Angika, Central, and Seemanchal. In the initial phase, teams from each zone will be competing against each other at the zonal level.
A total of 72 matches will be played in the league stage, running until March 13. The second phase of the tournament will then feature the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.
BCA President Rakesh Tiwari said, “The men’s senior One-Day Trophy aims to enhance the competitiveness of cricket in Bihar while providing a crucial platform for emerging players. Our selectors will be closely monitoring standout performances to identify and nurture new talent for Bihar’s senior team in the future.”
Meanwhile, Bihar also announced the squad for BCCI’s upcoming U-23 women’s One Day tournament 2024-25. Yashita Singh will captain the squad, while Preeti Kumari will be her deputy. A total of 20 players have been named.
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