The changes have been made to ensure that the players from each corner of the country get equal chances of making it to the senior team. Apart from these changes, there are some adjustments in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy as well.
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The tournament was played in a different format last season with four teams - India A, India B, India C, and India D - playing against each other to win the coveted title. The four teams were picked by the national selectors and it comprised of the best 60 players from the country.
The teams will be selected by the state selection committee chairmen instead of the national selectors, who picked the four teams last year. It is a big decision from the board as the board aims to provide equal opportunity to the players from each part of the country.
Plate Groups in SMAT and VHT
The structure is similar to the one in the Ranji Trophy where some teams in the Plate Group play against each other and the top two teams of that group qualify to play in the Elite group next season. The bottom two teams are relegated from the Elite group to Plate Group.
The big difference between some of the teams has resulted in the matches going one-sided and some of the teams creating various records. Hence, the BCCI has decided to reduce the difference between various sides.
BCCI scorers to receive uniform match fees
The scorers have been deprived of pay on many occasions and they have also requested the board a no. of times by highlighting their problems. The BCCI has finally listened to them which comes as an encouraging sign.
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