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Ranji Trophy Season Begins Amidst Player Disputes and Emerging Talent Focus
The Ranji Trophy cricket season has commenced with several matches underway. Host Bengal is set to begin its campaign against Delhi, bolstered by the availability of international pace bowlers Shami, Akash, and Mukesh. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj is slated to captain Hyderabad in their opening match against Tripura. The season is also being viewed as an opportunity for emerging players to establish themselves during India's transition phase in cricket, with questions arising about who might be the next Rahul Dravid. However, the tournament faces a disruption as Arunachal Pradesh is reportedly set to withdraw from its opener due to a dispute within the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), leaving players in uncertainty.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (2): Telangana Today, The Indian Express
- Right (1): Times Now