Patna: The Bihar Cricket Association’s rural cricket talent hunt continued on Monday with strong turnouts across multiple districts, as the organisation began trials for the newly launched Bihar Rural Cricket League.
In Motihari, 125 players attended the second day of trials at Ground-3, following 155 participants the previous day. The selection process is being overseen by ECDCA committee members Ramprakash Sinha, Sanjay Kumar Tunna, Pritesh Ranjan, and Harpreet Singh Saluja, under the guidance of BCA governing council convener Gyaneshwar Gautam. Nayab Sports (Patna) and Vishal Sports (Kolkata) are sponsoring the league, chaired by Sarfaraz Hussain.
BCA officials said the league aims to identify cricketing talent from rural regions and integrate players into the competitive mainstream. “The objective is to bring out skilled players from villages and develop them to national and international standards,” said league media officers Roopak Kumar and Pritesh Ranjan. The association has promised training support and access to cricket facilities for standout performers.
The enthusiasm extended beyond Motihari: Gopalganj saw nearly 300 registrations on Monday, with players from 14 blocks participating. Trials also took place in Saran, where 125 players registered, and Bettiah, where the count reached 120. Officials said around 80% of Motihari’s registered players have completed trials, with the remainder scheduled for Tuesday. Unregistered players have been invited to join on the spot.
Across each district, 16 teams will be formed through knockout rounds, eventually narrowing down to district and zonal squads. BCA officials say selected talent will receive coaching and long-term support to progress in competitive cricket.
In Gopalganj, the trials were conducted at the Tunna Giri Cricket Academy in Manikpur, overseen by five selectors. Two conveners—Prince Singh and Santosh Mishra—have been appointed to oversee team formation. District cricket officials, including secretary Saket Giri, were present at the venue alongside several local players.
The turnout, organisers said, reflects a powerful appetite for structured cricket opportunities in rural Bihar, particularly among young players seeking pathways into professional sport.
