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Forget this year, BCCI yet to pay Ranji Trophy cricketers for previous year

Payment is delayed because of impasse between Vinod Rai-led CoA appointed by the Supreme Court and BCCI

Vidarbha bowler RN Gurbani celebrates with the teammates after dismissing Karnataka batsman A Aravind during the 2nd semi-final match of Ranji Trophy cricket match, in Kolkata. Photo: PTI
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Vidarbha bowler RN Gurbani celebrates with the teammates after dismissing Karnataka batsman A Aravind during the 2nd semi-final match of Ranji Trophy cricket match, in Kolkata. Photo: PTI

BS Web Team
Domestic players are facing the heat of Supreme Court's action against the BCCI as they have not received a major part of their Ranji match fees for the second successive season. 

The delay, as reported by The Indian Express, is because of the impasse between the Vinod Rai-led Committee of Administrators (CoA) and state units over implementing the Supreme Court-ordered Justice RM Lodha reforms. The committee has blocked funds of all defiant states for not implementing the panel's recommendations.

The other reason for the delay is the new payment plan that the COA is working on.

“The players have not