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The BCCI have announced the schedule for the 2021/22 domestic season and have confirmed that the Ranji Trophy will take place after a 18-month hiatus, commencing on November 16. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will kick start the season in October, while Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played in Feb.

Ahead of the five-match Test series against England, reports have suggested that the BCCI have locked tour games for the Indian team as a practice before the long tour. As per the Cricbuzz reports, the Indian team are expected to play their warm-up game against select County sides in Durham.

Organizers of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have reportedly agreed to the BCCI’s request, and are said to be in the process of rescheduling the tournament so that it does not overlap with the IPL. The dates are yet to be confirmed, but CPL 2021 is expected to kick-off a week earlier.

BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal has asserted that the concept of India fielding two teams simultaneously could be a common occurrence in the future, thanks to the challenges posed by the pandemic. Dhumal believes that the concept will not only provide seniors rest, but help other boards financially.