2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy Season

After so much speculations, BCCI have finally announced that, after the conclusion of ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, Vijay Hazare Tournament will be staged. This decision is taken in considering all the collective measures out there. 

During last year, there were discussions on staging only Ranji trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for 2020/21 domestic cricket season. But, after considering the situation, they have ruled out Ranji trophy and scheduled Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for domestic season 2020/21.

This Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament has commenced from 10th January and is all set to conclude tomorrow, that is on 31st of January. So, still there is a two month window prior to the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

In this two month window, a local tournament can also be staged ? Which would be the local tournament ? Ranji Trophy or Vijay Hazare Trophy is the question, pinned in the minds of BCCI'S Members. 

For finding answers to these questions, BCCI have sent letters to respective State Cricket Associations, asking a suggestion on conducting either Vijay Hazare Trophy ? Or Ranji Trophy ? 

In reply, many have suggested to conduct Vijay Hazare Trophy over Ranji Trophy, while few have voted on Ranji Trophy, stating reason that "already a white Ball tournament, in the form of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has been staged. So, now an added preference could be given to Ranji Trophy"

Even, BCCI's President, Sourav Ganguly had wished to conduct Ranji Trophy. But, the choice for staging Vijay Hazare Trophy, is due to the time constraint. 

Ranji Trophy can't be fitted in a span of two months, whereas Vijay Hazare Trophy can be. Also, few reports suggested that, conducting Ranji Trophy's league matches at this two months window, while the knockouts can be placed after IPL, which was ruled out officially.

So, now Vijay Hazare Trophy is fitted and the schedule details will be announced soon. Along with Vijay Hazare Trophy, Women's ODI Tournament and Men's U-19 Trophy will also be scheduled. 

Hence, along with some packed international cricket, domestic tournaments were also given preference. Domestic Cricket is the base for each and every cricketing nation, and it should be recognised much. 

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