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Arunachal Pradesh forfeits Ranji Trophy opener, Nagaland team returns home
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM
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The Arunachal Pradesh cricket side forfeited their opening Ranji Trophy match, allowing Nagaland to complete the fixture and travel back home.
Arunachal Pradesh's cricket team withdrew from their scheduled Ranji Trophy opening match, resulting in an automatic win for Nagaland. The decision was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the match was recorded as a forfeit.
Nagaland, having traveled for the fixture, were declared winners and subsequently began their journey back to the state. The abrupt conclusion left both teams with limited playing time ahead of the tournament's next round.
The BCCI has not disclosed detailed reasons for Arunachal's withdrawal, but the forfeiture raises questions about the team's preparedness and logistical challenges ahead of upcoming games.
Officials from both state cricket associations are expected to address the situation in forthcoming meetings, as the Ranji schedule proceeds with other matches slated for the coming weeks.
Nagaland, having traveled for the fixture, were declared winners and subsequently began their journey back to the state. The abrupt conclusion left both teams with limited playing time ahead of the tournament's next round.
The BCCI has not disclosed detailed reasons for Arunachal's withdrawal, but the forfeiture raises questions about the team's preparedness and logistical challenges ahead of upcoming games.
Officials from both state cricket associations are expected to address the situation in forthcoming meetings, as the Ranji schedule proceeds with other matches slated for the coming weeks.