Arunachal faces risk of forfeiting Ranji season opener due to court case

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:15 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Arunachal faces risk of forfeiting Ranji season opener due to court case

Summary

Arunachal Pradesh's participation in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season opener is uncertain as a case is pending before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has stated that they cannot proceed until the court issues a clearance. The situation stems from ongoing factional disputes within the state's cricketing administration, complicating preparations for the match. A resolution is needed imminently to allow the team to take part in the tournament.

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Key Details

•Arunachal Pradesh risks forfeiting their Ranji season opener.
•A pending case in Gauhati High Court prevents progress.
•BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the situation.
•Factionalism within Arunachal cricket complicates matters.
•Immediate resolution is necessary for tournament participation.

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4:15 AMESPNcricinfo — Factionalism leaves Arunachal in danger of forfeiting Ranji season opener

What they're saying

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A case is pending before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court; "until the court gives the clearance, we cannot do anything," says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia
— ESPNcricinfo

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