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Arunachal Pradesh Returns To Ranji Action Under Neelam Obi
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News18•16-10-2026, 18:55
Arunachal Pradesh Returns To Ranji Action Under Neelam Obi
- •Veteran cricketer Neelam Obi will lead Arunachal Pradesh in their second-round Ranji Trophy match against Sikkim, with Kamsha Yangfo as his deputy.
- •The team's return comes after their opening match against Nagaland was forfeited due to severe administrative issues and leadership disputes within the Arunachal Cricket Association.
- •A legal battle is currently underway in the Gauhati High Court following challenges to the September ACA elections by multiple district associations.
- •Due to the active court stay order, the BCCI is currently unable to intervene or appoint an independent selection panel for the state body.
- •The ongoing governance crisis has also severely impacted age-group cricket, forcing Arunachal to miss their U19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy fixture against Sikkim.
Key Questions Answered
Veteran cricketer Neelam Obi is set to lead Arunachal Pradesh in their second round Ranji Trophy match against Sikkim, with Kamsha Yangfo serving as his deputy.
Arunachal Pradesh had to forfeit their opening match against Nagaland due to an administrative crisis and unresolved dispute between rival factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association.
The BCCI is unable to step in because there is an active stay order and a pending legal case before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court regarding disputed elections within the state cricket body.
