The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is chalking out the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from January 10 to 31 next year. The domestic season 2020-21 was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Although the world is still combating the virus, the Indian board has decided to host the T20 tournament in six states in the bio-secure bubble.
According to Times of India, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has e-mailed the state board about organizing bio-bubble hubs and has asked players to report in their respective camps on January 2. The tournament will begin on January 10, but the board has not disclosed the fixtures of the domestic tournament.
“After having gone through your responses and in accordance with the feedback received, I am pleased to inform you that BCCI is planning to start the domestic season 2020-21 with the scheduling of the T20 tournament for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy,” Shah wrote to state units.
“By Saturday, January 2, 2021, teams will have to assemble in their respective hub. From Sunday, January 10, 2021, the tournament will start and the final will be played on January 31, 2021,” he said.
BCCI will plan another domestic tournament after getting positive feedback from Syed Mushtaq Ali:
According to the feedback received from the state boards after hosting the T20 tournament, BCCI will look to organize Vijay Hazare and Ranji Trophy.
“BCCI will subsequently seek feedback from the members on organizing any other domestic tournament after the group stage of Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy,” he stated.
“The members are requested to factor a subsequent tournament in their planning and make arrangements accordingly,” Shah wrote.
BCCI is hosting Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before another domestic tournament in keeping in mind the mega IPL auction, which is likely to be scheduled in February. The cash-rich league is expected to be scheduled in March.