Sat Mar 28 16:30:00 UTC 2026: ### BCCI Accused of Favoritism Towards Guwahati, Neglecting Rajasthan Cricket Association

The Story:
The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) is feeling sidelined by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), alleging biased treatment. Jaipur has been denied hosting international matches, despite the Rajasthan government investing 20-22 crore rupees in renovating the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The BCCI recently released a schedule of 22 upcoming international matches over the next six months, and Jaipur was not allocated any. This perceived neglect is exacerbated by claims that BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia is showing favoritism towards Guwahati, awarding the city both an ODI and a Test match after it hosted three Rajasthan Royals IPL matches.

Key Points:

  • Jaipur has not hosted an international match since November 17, 2021, a T20 against New Zealand, when Vaibhav Gehlot was RCA President.
  • The BCCI has reduced Jaipur’s IPL match allocation from 7 to 4.
  • The BCCI is reportedly bypassing the RCA and dealing directly with the Sports Council for IPL matters.
  • Nagpur and Indore, both in the Central Zone along with Jaipur, have been allocated a Test and a T20 match, respectively.
  • Former RCA Secretary Mahendra Sharma attributes the situation to internal conflicts within the RCA Ad-hoc Committee and the absence of RCA elections, weakening the association’s position.

Key Takeaways:

  • The absence of a strong and unified RCA leadership is hindering Jaipur’s chances of hosting international cricket matches.
  • Perceived favoritism within the BCCI towards specific cities, such as Guwahati, raises questions about fair allocation of matches.
  • Internal disputes and delayed elections within sports associations can negatively impact their ability to secure resources and opportunities.
  • The financial investment by the Rajasthan government in stadium renovations is not translating into hosting opportunities.

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