Bihar Cricket Association Breaks Silence Over Two Teams Turning Up For Ranji Trophy Game vs Mumbai

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) found itself in a quandry after suspended former secretary Amit Kumar named his squad for the Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai. Two teams appeared for Bihar in Patna's Moin-ul-Haq Stadium for hosts Ranji Trophy opening clash against Mumbai on Friday. But the BCA's squad which had been designated as the "official" team took the field against the visitors which saw Mumbai being reduced to 235/9 on the opening day. Outside the venue, Amit had allegedly attacked the official according to ESPNcricinfo.

District representative of Bihar Cricket Association, Om Prakash Jaiswal, talked about the incident and told ANI, "BCCI gave permission to play Bihar's original team. This incident happened, it was outside the stadium. A fake team was formed by the previous secretary Amit Kumar. And they tried to create a problem but our security stopped everything. And the original team of Bihar is playing the match with Mumbai."

BCA CEO Manish Raj talked about the mismanagement that took place as the facilities to accommodate large gatherings were lacking and told ANI, "The ground of the stadium is up to the mark and that is why elite group matches are being held here. As for its exterior, it is already destroyed. Regarding the ground, I can say that it is a very good ground. Even the match referee appreciated it. BCCI has enabled us to build our own stadium. We are already searching for the land, if the work of the land is being completed then you will get to see BCA's own stadium. With the limited resources we have done what we could."

"People tried to create a dispute. Now the original team is playing in front of you, Bihar has shown good performance. Taking 9 wickets against a team like Mumbai on day