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BCCI launches Emerging Men's tournament to find Test cricket prospects

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:52 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

BCCI launches Emerging Men's tournament to find Test cricket prospects

Summary

The BCCI is set to conduct the Emerging Men's Tournament from July 6-24 at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. This four-day red-ball competition will feature four teams, each led by promising Under-25 players. Former cricketers Ramesh Powar and Wasim Jaffer will coach two of the teams as part of the BCCI's effort to identify future Test cricket stars. Captains include Uday Saharan, Ravichandran Smaran, Yash Dhull, and Himateja K. Each team will compete in three matches during the tournament, providing young players with valuable experience.

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By the Numbers

•Tournament runs from July 6-24 in Bengaluru
•Four teams with Under-25 captains will participate
•Ramesh Powar and Wasim Jaffer serve as coaches
•Players include Uday Saharan, Ravichandran Smaran, Yash Dhull, Himateja K
•Each team plays three matches of four days each

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2:52 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI to conduct emerging Men's tournament from July 4-26 in CoE to hunt for Test prospects

What they're saying

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Former India cricketers Ramesh Powar and Wasim Jaffer are set to coach teams in the BCCI's upcoming Emerging Men's Tournament in Bengaluru. This four-day red-ball competition, running from July 6-24, aims to unearth future Test stars from a pool of Under-25 talents. Promising youngsters like Uday Saharan, Ravichandran Smaran, Yash Dhull, and Himateja K will captain the four participating sides, gaining valuable experience under seasoned coaches.
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