Chaos unfolded at Patna’s Moin-ul-Haq Stadium as the Bihar cricket team geared up for a Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai. However, the spotlight shifted from the cricket action to a peculiar situation — two groups, both claiming to be Bihar’s official team, created a tumultuous scene at the stadium.
The conflict escalated, leading to skirmishes that resulted in an injury to an officer on special duty. Subsequently, the police intervened, ejecting one of the teams from the ground. This unexpected turn of events delayed the commencement of the match, marking Bihar’s first appearance in the elite group of the Ranji Trophy since its separation from Jharkhand.
At the heart of this chaotic episode lies a power struggle within the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA). One team was selected by BCA President Rakesh Kumar Tiwary, while the other was chosen by Amit Kumar, who claims to have been unlawfully removed from the position of BCA secretary. The team led by Amit Kumar found itself on the receiving end of police action, adding an unusual twist to Bihar’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy elite group