In its bid to push for more results in Ranji matches, the BCCI technical committee has proposed a few changes in the points format and the number of overs bowled per day in the premier domestic tournament.
The Anil Kumble-led committee has suggested the number of overs to be increased from 90 to 95 per day in the four and five-day games of the Ranji Trophy and also do away with the single point for salvaging a draw after conceding a lead.
The preliminary suggestions were discussed in the working committee meeting on April 26. The BCCI’s governing body has asked for a final proposal in its next meeting.
According to ESPNcricinfo , the technical panel is likely to provide the final draft after meeting again next month.
Out of the 115 Ranji games last season, only 62 met with a definite result and the committee believes that adding five overs to a day’s play will certainly increase the chances on a clear victory for a side.
The suggestion is drawn from Australian domestic cricket, where 96 overs are bowled in a day in a first-class game.
The working committee was also made to understand that teams are content with the first-innings result in most cases since both teams gain points, with three awarded for gaining the lead. Hence, doing away with the single point award for a draw will make the team’s play aggressive cricket.
