Ranji Trophy 2024 to Start on January 5
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the calendar for the upcoming domestic cricket season (2023-24), with the premier first-class competition, the Ranji Trophy, set to commence on January 5, 2024.
70-Day Tournament to End on March 14
The Ranji Trophy will last for 70 days, with the league round concluding on February 19 and the knockout matches beginning on February 23.
Duleep Trophy to Start from June 28
The Duleep Trophy is slated to start the domestic season, running from June 28 to July 16. It will be followed by the Deodhar Trophy, which will take place from July 24 to August 4, according to Cricbuzz.
Irani Cup to Take Place from October 1-5
The annual Irani Cup will be held from October 1-5, with the Ranji champions (Saurashtra) and the rest of India taking part.
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 and Vijay Hazare Trophy
The Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 competition will take place from October 16 to November 6, while the Vijay Hazare Trophy 50-over competition will follow from November 23 to December 15. The two tournaments will feature two divisions each: Elite and Plate, with three groups of eight teams making up the premier division.
Conclusion
The upcoming domestic cricket season promises to be an exciting one, with the Ranji Trophy kicking off the season in January 2024 and the Irani Cup concluding it in October. In between, there will be the Duleep Trophy, the Deodhar Trophy, the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 and the Vijay Hazare Trophy 50-over competition. All these tournaments will feature two divisions each, with the premier division comprising of three groups of eight teams.