BCCI forms independent committee to run Arunachal Pradesh cricket
The BCCI stepped in to run selections for Arunachal Pradesh after internal disputes forced the state to forfeit multiple matches.
The BCCI has appointed a three-member independent selection committee to conduct trials for Arunachal Pradesh's men's and women's teams across age groups. Former Assam players Satya Gopal Chakraborty, Jayanta Chowdhury and Deep Bora will oversee selections, with Khairul Majumdar serving as convener.
The move follows Arunachal Pradesh forfeiting its opening Ranji Trophy match against Nagaland amid a legal dispute between two factions of the state association. The team also forfeited matches in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and Under-19 Women's T20 Trophy.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision aims to protect players from internal conflicts. Support staff appointments are expected by Wednesday, and the committee will have no outside interference in selections.