The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised to introduce regulations prohibiting state associations from directly engaging with foreign cricket boards for the organization of training camps and competitions. It will become mandatory for state units to channel all such proposals through the BCCI. This decision is slated to be finalized during the Apex Council meeting scheduled for March 18.
The necessity for this directive arose after several state units, including Delhi and Puducherry, initiated discussions with foreign boards, particularly associate nations, to host them for exposure trips. Notably, the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association has already received a proposal from the Nepal board.
A BCCI source emphasized, “State units can surely partner with foreign boards for cricket-related activities, but these agreements must be facilitated by the BCCI as the parent body. All proposals must go through the BCCI.”
During the upcoming Apex Council meeting, there will be deliberations on “state cricket associations collaborating with foreign boards for organizing cricket,” following which the BCCI will centralize decision-making in this regard.
Nepal is expected to embark on an exposure trip to India ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for the USA and the Caribbean in June. Officials from the Cricket Association of Nepal recently met with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah to discuss the matter.
Notably, the BCCI has previously assisted associate nations, with Afghanistan utilizing Indian facilities in Dehradun and Greater Noida for training and competitions before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, in a demonstration of international cooperation, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Cricket Association (JCA). This agreement aims to foster the development of cricket in Japan through collaborations, exchanges, and the provision of expertise by SLC. As part of the MOU, SLC will dispatch players, teams, coaches, and curators to Japan to aid in the growth of the sport in the country.
