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A subdued exit: The quiet decline of domestic cricket

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Updated on: 17 January,2024 08:06 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Srijanee Majumdar | srijanee.majumdar@mid-day.com

Historically, domestic cricket tournaments in India, most notably the illustrious Ranji Trophy, have been revered as the breeding ground for nurturing prodigious talents

A subdued exit: The quiet decline of domestic cricket

Saurashtra's captain Jaydev Unadkat celebrates after winning the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 at Eden Gardens. Pic/PTI

The venerable tradition of domestic cricket in India, once the cradle of cricketing talent and the lifeblood of the sport's grassroots, appears to be undergoing a subtle but discernible transformation. The ebb in its prominence within the realm of Indian cricket is indicative of a paradigm shift in ‘priorities’, propelled by the allure of international leagues and the burgeoning dominance of franchise-based T20 tournaments.

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