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RCA presidential hopeful Parakram Singh Rathore backs Brijkishore Upadhyay ahead of elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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One day before the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, candidate Parakram Singh Rathore announced his support for Brijkishore Upadhyay, signalling a possible shift in the contest.
Jaipur, Sept 28 (ANI) – The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) is witnessing a sudden realignment of loyalties just a day before its scheduled elections. Parakram Singh Rathore, who has been campaigning for the top post, publicly declared his backing for fellow aspirant Brijkishore Upadhyay, a move that could reshape the contest.
Rathore, a former state selector and a prominent figure in Rajasthan's cricket administration, had earlier hinted at forming a coalition to consolidate support. His endorsement of Upadhyay, a former first‑class cricketer turned administrator, adds weight to Upadhyay’s candidacy and may tilt the balance away from other contenders.
Analysts note that such a late‑stage alliance could affect voting dynamics among the association’s 200+ members, many of whom represent district cricket bodies. If the partnership holds, it could lead to a smoother election outcome, reducing the likelihood of a protracted contest.
The RCA, which oversees cricketing activities across the state, has been under scrutiny for internal factionalism. Stakeholders are now watching closely to see whether the new alignment will bring stability or trigger further bargaining among rival groups.
The election, slated for September 29, will determine the leadership that will steer Rajasthan’s cricketing agenda ahead of the upcoming domestic season.
Rathore, a former state selector and a prominent figure in Rajasthan's cricket administration, had earlier hinted at forming a coalition to consolidate support. His endorsement of Upadhyay, a former first‑class cricketer turned administrator, adds weight to Upadhyay’s candidacy and may tilt the balance away from other contenders.
Analysts note that such a late‑stage alliance could affect voting dynamics among the association’s 200+ members, many of whom represent district cricket bodies. If the partnership holds, it could lead to a smoother election outcome, reducing the likelihood of a protracted contest.
The RCA, which oversees cricketing activities across the state, has been under scrutiny for internal factionalism. Stakeholders are now watching closely to see whether the new alignment will bring stability or trigger further bargaining among rival groups.
The election, slated for September 29, will determine the leadership that will steer Rajasthan’s cricketing agenda ahead of the upcoming domestic season.