What happened: BCCI moved the Duleep Trophy final to Chennai
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to move the Duleep Trophy final for the current season from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru to Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Background and earlier position: BCCI Centre of Excellence had a closed-door match environment
The opinion highlights that first-class matches at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru were often held with limited or no spectator access. It points to earlier instances where spectators were turned away, including cases where people had to wait and plead to gain entry, or were barred from entering.
It contrasts the closed-door environment with the role of domestic cricket as a stepping stone. Domestic tournaments help players gain match experience and serve as a pathway toward selection and performance in the national team.
What changed now: venue shift to a major stadium implies crowd presence
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