Is India's test future at risk due to no first class (Ranji) cricket?

[Austin 3:!6]

So there has been no first class cricket in India since the pandemic began and by the looks of it, it wont happen this year as well. Its all good to play Vijay Hazare trophy and IPLs but I am just worried that lack of first class cricket may impact our future test generation. Should BCCI host the Ranji trophy this year in Dubai?

Edited May 12, 2021 by Austin 3:!6

[Lone Wolf]

I'd say BCCI should arrange India A tour & few 4 day games in England that should help a lot. 

[ShoonyaSifar]

58 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

I'd say BCCI should arrange India A tour & few 4 day games in England that should help a lot. 

Sri Lanka is a cheaper option. We should definitely look at playing the Duleep Trophy later in the year. Pick the top 40-50 players (from outside the national team) and organise a tournament with India A, B, C and a Sri Lanka A Team (A sides have featured in Duleep Trophy earlier). League format and top 2 go to finals.

 

We cannot have two back to back seasons without any domestic FC cricket. 

[Forever Indian]

Ranji later in the year should be held after Peak Covid is resolved.

[ShoonyaSifar]

4 hours ago, sarchasm said:

Ranji has to happen this year, no questions. A tours or Duleep trophy isn't the answer. 4 groups, 4 cities with two or more grounds. It's totally doable and must be prioritized. Or kiss goodbye to India's test success.

There are 38 teams in Ranji trophy. Impossible to hold a tournament of such duration (minimum 3 months) in a bubble with 1000+ players and team staff. Logistical nightmare

[bowl_out]

Safety during Covid >>>> India's test success or Ranji future. 

 

Let this wave pass.. Let all players be safe. Organize a smaller tournament later this year if things get better or early next year maybe in England or SL

[Straight Drive]

FC is not at risk. It will be played when the conditions are good enough to resume cricket. In fact the players getting rest from a very very busy schedule as is the case with Indian cricketers might help them come back strongly. Others who may be rusty in first few matches, will start scoring runs and pick wickets once they have few games under their belts.

[Austin 3:!6]

Imapct of no Ranji trophy will be felt in 5 years from now.

[Sandeep99]

When was the last time BCCI selected test squad based on Ranji form? It's just a sad reality that the country's premier first class cricketers are now second class citizens. 

[Lord]

vaccinate every player/support staff/crew and hold a depleted one