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Wasim Jaffer Calls for BCCI to Incentivise Emerging Men’s Cricket Tournament
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to offer incentives for the Emerging Men’s Tournament, citing the need to boost participation and performance among young players.
Former India captain Wasim Jaffer has publicly urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to introduce incentives for the Emerging Men’s Tournament, a domestic competition designed to showcase young talent.
Jaffer, who has been involved in cricket commentary and coaching after his playing career, argued that financial and recognition incentives could motivate teams and players to invest more effort into the tournament.
He highlighted that the current structure offers limited rewards, which may deter some promising cricketers from fully committing to the competition. By enhancing incentives, the BCCI could raise the overall standard of play and provide a clearer pathway for emerging players to reach higher levels.
The call comes as the BCCI prepares to launch the next season of the Emerging Men’s Tournament, and several stakeholders are evaluating how best to support grassroots development.
Jaffer’s remarks have sparked discussion among cricket administrators and former players about the role of incentives in nurturing the next generation of Indian cricketers.
Jaffer, who has been involved in cricket commentary and coaching after his playing career, argued that financial and recognition incentives could motivate teams and players to invest more effort into the tournament.
He highlighted that the current structure offers limited rewards, which may deter some promising cricketers from fully committing to the competition. By enhancing incentives, the BCCI could raise the overall standard of play and provide a clearer pathway for emerging players to reach higher levels.
The call comes as the BCCI prepares to launch the next season of the Emerging Men’s Tournament, and several stakeholders are evaluating how best to support grassroots development.
Jaffer’s remarks have sparked discussion among cricket administrators and former players about the role of incentives in nurturing the next generation of Indian cricketers.