The BCCI is looking to tighten its oversight of state associations’ independent engagements with foreign cricket boards for organizing training camps and competitions. This step is prompted by concerns over possible conflicts of interest and the desire for centralized control to align with the BCCI’s goals. By exerting more authority over these activities, the BCCI aims to streamline operations and ensure consistency in international cricket collaborations nationwide.
BCCI’s New Move:
In the forthcoming Apex Council meeting scheduled for March 18th, the BCCI aims to introduce a mandate requiring state boards to seek approval from the parent body for all proposals related to training camps and competitions involving overseas teams.
This decision follows independent discussions initiated by various state associations, such as Delhi and Puducherry, with foreign boards, especially those representing associate nations. These discussions explored potential hosting arrangements for exposure trips and competitions, prompting the BCCI to assert centralized control over such engagements.
Notably, the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) has already received a proposal from the Nepal board, highlighting the increasing trend of direct interactions between state associations and foreign cricket boards.
According to a BCCI source, “State units can surely partner with foreign boards for cricket-related activities but those agreements have to be facilitated by the BCCI as it is the parent body. All proposals must go through BCCI.”
Council Convenes on State Associations:
The decision to tighten control over state-level cricket engagements by the BCCI stems from its aim to regulate India‘s cricketing activities. Associate nations such as Nepal seek valuable exposure by touring Indian state teams, especially before major tournaments like the ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean islands.
This isn’t the first instance of the BCCI supporting associate members’ development. Afghanistan previously utilized India as a training and competition base in cities like Dehradun and Greater Noida before COVID-19 disrupted international cricket.
By instituting a structured process for state associations to collaborate with foreign teams under its oversight, the BCCI can further its role as the world cricket powerhouse. This move allows for meaningful exposure opportunities for associate nations, aiding in their quest to elevate cricketing standards on a global scale.
Additionally, the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) underscores a growing trend among cricketing nations to enhance the development initiatives of their counterparts. This agreement highlights the commitment of cricketing bodies to support each other’s growth and foster collaboration in advancing the sport globally.
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