BCCI Criticized as Duleep Trophy 2025 Not Live-Streamed
Indian cricket has been on pause since August 4, and fans eagerly awaited the Duleep Trophy 2025. The tournament promised to showcase several stars from the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. However, disappointment spread quickly as the BCCI decided not to live-stream the prestigious domestic competition. The Duleep Trophy ranks just behind the Ranji Trophy among India’s top First-Class tournaments.
Fans Disappointed by Lack of Coverage
The quarterfinals kicked off with North Zone facing East Zone and Central Zone meeting North-East Zone. These matches featured some of India’s biggest names. Mohammed Shami returned from injury for East Zone, with Mukesh Kumar as his fast-bowling partner and Riyan Parag as a batting highlight. North Zone’s squad included Yash Dhull and Arshdeep Singh. Meanwhile, Central Zone’s clash with North-East Zone saw Kuldeep Yadav, Rajat Patidar, and Deepak Chahar in action.
Yet, with no live streaming available, fans expressed anger and frustration on social media platform X. Many felt let down by BCCI’s decision, calling for better promotion of domestic cricket.
What Lies Ahead in the Duleep Trophy 2025
The Duleep Trophy 2025 marks a return to the traditional zonal format after last year’s India A, B, C, and D setup. This season also introduces the BCCI’s first trial of the “serious injury replacement substitute” rule, making it an important milestone.
While several Indian superstars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja will miss the tournament, the spotlight remains on Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan. Both players face questions about their place in the national side.
Iyer’s exclusion from the Asia Cup squad, despite solid performances in the Champions Trophy and IPL, has drawn widespread debate. Sarfaraz, sidelined during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and dropped for the England tour, answered critics strongly. The 27-year-old smashed two centuries for Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Invitational in Chennai.
With domestic cricket back in focus, fans will closely watch how the Duleep Trophy unfolds, even without live coverage.
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