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BCCI backs president's team after High Court ruling on Meghalaya side change
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India affirmed its support for the president‑selected team after a High Court order forced an overnight change to the Meghalaya side.
New Delhi, November 6 (The Times of India) – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement confirming its backing for the team chosen by its president following a recent High Court judgment. The court order required an immediate alteration to the Meghalaya cricket side participating in the ongoing domestic tournament, prompting concerns over team composition and eligibility.
According to the ruling, the Meghalaya team’s lineup was modified overnight to comply with eligibility criteria that had been contested by the state association. The decision led the BCCI to reiterate its confidence in the president’s selections, emphasizing that the board will uphold the integrity of the competition.
BCCI officials said the board will continue to monitor the situation and ensure that all participating teams adhere to the regulations set by the governing body. No further legal challenges have been reported as of now.
The development underscores the interplay between judicial interventions and cricket administration in India, highlighting the board’s readiness to support its leadership amid procedural disputes.
According to the ruling, the Meghalaya team’s lineup was modified overnight to comply with eligibility criteria that had been contested by the state association. The decision led the BCCI to reiterate its confidence in the president’s selections, emphasizing that the board will uphold the integrity of the competition.
BCCI officials said the board will continue to monitor the situation and ensure that all participating teams adhere to the regulations set by the governing body. No further legal challenges have been reported as of now.
The development underscores the interplay between judicial interventions and cricket administration in India, highlighting the board’s readiness to support its leadership amid procedural disputes.