Fans are frustrated with the BCCI for failing to live-stream the first two quarterfinals of the Duleep Trophy.
Fans Frustrated as BCCI Skips Live Streaming of Duleep Trophy
With Indian cricket on pause since August 4, fans were eagerly awaiting the Duleep Trophy, hoping to follow some standout performers from the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. However, disappointment set in when the BCCI decided not to live-stream one of India’s key domestic tournaments.
The Duleep Trophy, ranked just below the Ranji Trophy in importance, is one of India’s top three First-Class competitions, alongside the Ranji Trophy and the Irani Cup. The first two quarterfinals—North Zone vs East Zone and Central Zone vs North-East Zone—featured several prominent players. Mohammed Shami, returning from injury, represented the East Zone alongside Mukesh Kumar, while Riyan Parag was a star batter to watch. The North Zone squad included Yash Dhull and Arshdeep Singh, while the other match featured Kuldeep Yadav, Rajat Patidar, and Deepak Chahar.
Despite the star-studded lineups, fans were left frustrated as no live coverage was made available on any streaming platform. Social media, particularly X, quickly became a platform for supporters to voice their disappointment, criticizing the lack of access to India’s premier domestic cricket action.
Here are some reactions:
No telecast for the Duleep Trophy Quarter Final matches. Shameful yet again from @BCCI @BCCIdomestic
— The Reverse Sweep (@trspodcastt) August 28, 2025
Richest Board in the World and can't even telecast their premiere Domestic tournaments.#DuleepTrophy2025
BCCI isn't streaming Duleep Trophy matches. What's the point of this tournament when we can't watch the big players of our country play?
— RCBXTRA (@RCBXTRAOFFICIAL) August 28, 2025
Even the scoreboard is not updating on time.
Dhruv Jurel came for the toss but suddenly he's out of the playing XI.
Pathetic experience so far
What to look forward to in the Duleep Trophy
The Duleep Trophy is back to its traditional zonal format after last year’s experiment with India A, B, C, and D teams. This season also marks the BCCI’s first trial of the ‘serious injury replacement substitute’ rule, a step aimed at managing player fitness more effectively.
While several top Indian stars—including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja—will miss the tournament, attention has shifted to players looking to make a statement. Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan, both of whom have recently fallen out of favour, are the ones to watch. Iyer’s omission from the Asia Cup squad, despite strong performances in the Champions Trophy and IPL, has already sparked debate.
Sarfaraz, meanwhile, faced a similar setback, having been left out during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and subsequently dropped from India’s Test squad for the England tour. The 27-year-old has responded emphatically, scoring two centuries for Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Invitational in Chennai, signaling that he remains a force to be reckoned with in domestic cricket.
With the Duleep Trophy resuming its zonal structure and introducing innovative rules, fans will be eager to see how emerging stars and former internationals perform under pressure, making it a compelling tournament despite the absence of India’s top-tier players.
