The team was selected under the supervision of observers appointed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is on national duty with the Indian T20 team, is unavailable for selection. The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the state squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. Following the selection process, 17 players have been named in the main squad, while six players have been kept on standby. Bihar will begin its Ranji Trophy campaign against Uttar Pradesh on October 11.
The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the state squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. The team was selected under the supervision of observers appointed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The match will be played at the newly constructed International Cricket Stadium in Rajgir. The fixture will also mark the beginning of the new domestic cricket season in Bihar. The selection of players for the Ranji Trophy squad was conducted under the supervision of BCCI-nominated selectors Harvinder Singh, S. Sharath, and Amitabh Vijayvargiya. The selectors assessed the players based on their performances and current level of preparation before finalising the squad for the first two matches. The list issued by the Bihar Cricket Association includes the main squad, standby players, and support staff. Bihar will take the field for a Ranji Trophy match for the first time at the newly constructed International Cricket Stadium in Rajgir. There is considerable excitement among cricket fans across Bihar ahead of the historic fixture.
The October 11 clash against Uttar Pradesh will be a special occasion for Bihar cricket.
