About Ranji Trophy.

One of India’s premier domestic first-class cricket events, the Ranji Trophy, is held annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Teams from state and regional cricket organizations compete in the tournament. It has been held at several stadiums and locations in India since the BCCI founded it in 1934.

Overview of the Competition.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hosts the Ranji Trophy every year, one of the country’s top domestic first-class cricket competitions. The competition features teams from regional and state cricket organizations. Since its founding by the BCCI in 1934, it has taken place at a number of stadiums and venues throughout India.

Historical Background.
The idea for a national first-class cricket championship was conceived by A.S. De Mello, the BCCI’s founder. The competition was launched following a BCCI summit in Shimla in July 1934, and the inaugural tournament took place in the 1934–35 season. Originally called “The Cricket Championship of India,” it was renamed in honor of Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, who passed away the previous year. The trophy was bestowed by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala in Ranjitsinhji’s honor.
The first match of the tournament took place at the Chepauk Ground on November 4, 1934, between Madras (now Chennai) and Mysore. Mumbai, often known as Bombay, has won 42 titles, including a 15-game winning streak from 1958–59 to 1972–73, making them the most successful team.
Paytm was the first company to secure title sponsorship rights for the Ranji Trophy in 2015, as per its sponsorship agreement with the BCCI.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the 2020–21 Ranji Trophy season to be canceled for the first time since the tournament’s inception.

Teams and Participation.
Elite teams governed by BCCI members, including state and regional organizations, compete for the Ranji Trophy. Most are regional, like the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the Mumbai Cricket Association, but some, like Railways and Services, represent national institutions.
All 28 Indian states are represented, as are four union territories: Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir (including Ladakh). Additionally, four teams represent regions within states: Saurashtra and Baroda (Gujarat), Mumbai and Vidarbha (Maharashtra), and Gujarat and Maharashtra play as distinct teams. The Railways squad represents Indian Railways, and the Services team represents the Indian Armed Forces. Telangana is represented by the cricket team from Hyderabad.

Current Teams.
The Ranji Trophy is now contested by 38 teams. A few notable organizations and their achievements are as follows:

Team home field, first season, first title, last title, and total titles in MumbaiWankhede Stadium in Mumbai, 1934–35, 2023–24, and 42

KarnatakaM. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, 1934–1935–1973–19742014–15 8
The Tamil Nadu stateDelhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium 1934–35 Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium 2 1978–1979 1954–55 1988–19882007-08-7
Baroda Moti Bagh Stadium in Vadodara, 1937–1938–1942–1943–2004-01 5
From 1936 to 1937, the Saurashtra Cricket Association’s stadium 2 New VCA Stadium in Vidarbha, Nagpur, 2019–20–2022–23 1957–19582017–18–2018–19: Two Teams Disbanded
The Ranji Trophy is now contested by 38 teams. A few notable organizations and their achievements are as follows:
Team home field, first season, first title, last title, and total titles in MumbaiWankhede Stadium in Mumbai, 1934–35, 2023–24, and 42
KarnatakaM. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, 1934–1935–1973–19742014–15 8
The Tamil Nadu stateDelhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium 1934–35 Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium 2 1978–1979 1954–55 1988–19882007-08-7
Baroda Moti Bagh Stadium in Vadodara, 1937–1938–1942–1943–2004-01 5
From 1936 to 1937, the Saurashtra Cricket Association’s stadium 2 New VCA Stadium in Vidarbha, Nagpur, 2019–20–2022–23 1957–19582017–18–2018–19: Two Teams Disbanded

Defunct Teams.
Some teams have ceased to play throughout time as a result of the Indian states’ reorganization. These include:

1934–1935–1947–1948 (41–42–54–55) Sindh Holkar

Travancore-Cochin (1951–1952, 1956–57)
1953–54, 1958–59, and 1948–49 The Patiala
The tournament has grown into a prestigious event that develops cricket potential and yields many famous players for the Indian national team.