A video of the stadium’s poor situation went viral on social media and that noticed former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad additionally slamming the state’s cricket governing physique.

“This is unacceptable. Ranji Trophy is the premiere domestic competition in India and it’s time all stakeholders realise it’s value. Don’t see any valid reason for the state association not rectifying this,” stated Venkatesh whereas reacting to the viral video.

Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has allowed the followers to observe Ranji Trophy matches free of charge. The premier home red-ball occasion kicked off on Friday.

Ahead of the conflict, on being requested about followers watching Ranji video games, a senior DDCA official advised ANI: “Yes this time also the entry for fans free to watch Ranji games held up in Delhi they can come and enjoy the game in stands, only they have to carry their authentic I cards like aadhar, voting, driving licences or student ID cards.”

In this yr’s Ranji Trophy, the skilled batting duo of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara making their return.

Pujara and Rahane had been the 2 gamers who had been part of India’s Test group within the early months of 2023 however had been sidelined for the two-match Test sequence.

Pujara made his final Test look throughout India’s World Test Championship ultimate loss in opposition to Australia whereas Rahane made his final Test look throughout India’s tour of the West Indies.

Rahane made 94 runs within the two Test appearances, whereas, Pujara scored 41 runs throughout each innings within the WTC ultimate.

(With ANI Inputs)