“It Is Plain Ridiculous” - Former India Captain Blasts BCCI Ahead of NZ vs IND 2026 Tour

“It is plain ridiculous” - Former India captain blasts BCCI ahead of NZ vs IND 2026 tour

Former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for scheduling red-ball A games along with the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy.

Dilip Vengsarkar Blasts BCCI, Highlights New Zealand Tour Scheduling Blunder:

Indian cricket great Dilip Vengsarkar has lashed out at the BCCI for organising an A-team tour of New Zealand at the same time when the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign was going on.

Why have India ‘A’ tours during Ranji Trophy, asks Dilip Vengsarkar

Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced his concerns about the BCCI scheduling an India A tour during the Ranji Trophy season. He argues that this decision diminishes the prestige of the domestic tournament, as domestic players' performances might lose value with top players being diverted to the India A team. Vengsarkar advocates for an earlier acclimatisation trip for the main team instead.