Arunachal Pradesh in danger of forfeiting Ranji Trophy opener over association tussle

Arunachal Pradesh are in danger of forfeiting their Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland after an association dispute left the state without a functioning selection panel, with a High Court case further complicating matters.Arunachal Pradesh could forfeit their opening game of the Ranji Trophy. (Image: Getty)Itanagar,Oct 8, 2026 22:41 ISTArunachal Pradesh are in danger of forfeiting their Plate Group Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland, starting October 11 in Ahmedabad, due to an ongoing tussle between the warring factions and a case pending before the Itanagar bench of the Guwahati High Court.On the day, Arunachal could not field its U-19 team for a Vinoo Mankad Trophy one-day game against Sikkim in Bhubaneswar. At this point, there is no one in the association who can take a call on selection matters.It is learnt that even professional players who have been contracted to represent the state this season are currently in limbo and have not been informed whether they are supposed to link up in Ahmedabad for the Ranji opener.Arunachal Pradesh Cricket Association held its election in September, with Nabam Vivek elected as the president, but multiple district associations moved the High Court alleging irregularities in the polls. The High Court has reserved its order, and even the BCCI currently cannot form an independent selection panel, as it did in the case of Bihar. Since the case is sub judice, Nabam Vivek, who won the election, could not be contacted.- Ends