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