25 bowlers picked as Bihar Cricket Association concludes 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' initiative

IANS May 17, 2025 279 views

The Bihar Cricket Association successfully concluded its 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' talent hunt, identifying 25 promising bowlers from across the state. Legendary cricketers Salil Ankola and Karsan Ghavri played a crucial role in evaluating participants' skills and potential. The initiative attracted over 4,000 players, highlighting Bihar's emerging cricket talent. BCA President Rakesh Tiwari expressed enthusiasm about the raw talent discovered and the association's commitment to nurturing future cricketers.

"Bihar is brimming with cricketing potential" - Rakesh Tiwari, BCA President
Patna, May 17: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday successfully concluded its 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' initiative at Moin‑ul‑Haq Stadium in Patna. Over 4,000 players from across districts in the state participated in this statewide talent hunt, from which the top 20 male and 5 female bowlers were picked.

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Over 4,000 players participated in statewide bowling talent hunt

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Former cricketers Salil Ankola and Karsan Ghavri evaluated participants

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20 male and 5 female bowlers selected for future development

Former Indian cricketers Salil Ankolа and Karsan Ghavri evaluated the participants’ technical skills and future potential. Both the former cricketers, along with BCA selectors and coaches, played a decisive role in evaluating skills and identifying the state’s most promising talents.

The chief guest, DIG (CID) Bihar Jayant Kant, was felicitated by BCA Secretary Ziaul Afreen with a bouquet. Jayant Kant honoured the top ten male bowlers with cricket shoes and presented bags to the remaining ten male selections. In the women’s category, two players received shoes, and the other three were presented with bags.

BCA Secretary Ziaul Afreen, senior officials—including Anti‑Corruption GM Ajit Pandey, Director of Cricket Development & Operations Anand Yalvigi, Player Representative (Men’s) Pawan, Cricket Operations Manager A.K. Chandan, and sponsor representatives Yogesh (Tiger Sports) and Vijay (AVISA)—along with coaches and support staff also graced the occasion on Saturday.

Speaking about the 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' initiative, BCA President Rakesh Tiwari said, "I’m extremely pleased with how the ‘Bowlers Ki Khoj’ initiative has shaped up. The enthusiasm, discipline, and raw talent displayed by the participants have been truly commendable. This initiative has reaffirmed our belief that Bihar is brimming with cricketing potential. We remain committed to nurturing this talent."

Selected spinners (men):

Amit Kunal, Anmol Kumar, Shubham Kumar Pandey, Shivam Kumar Pandey, Amit Raj, Rishu Raj, Sagar Saxena, Manish Kumar, Aarav Jha, Aditya Singh, Badal Kumar

Selected pacers (men):

Rinkel Tiwari, Ankit Chaudhary, Anu Raj, Aman Anand, Ranjit Kumar, Anunay Narayan Singh, Rahul Kumar, Aditya Kumar, Hani Kumar Singh

Selected bowlers (women):

Tejaswi Sinha, Shilpi Kumari, Rishika Kinjal, Preeti Kumari, Nutan Singh

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great initiative by BCA! Bihar has always produced raw talent but lacked proper platforms. Hope these selected bowlers get proper training and exposure. We need more such programs across India to find hidden gems. 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
So happy to see 5 women bowlers selected! 💪 Women's cricket needs more attention in Bihar. Hope BCA arranges special coaching camps for them. Tejaswi Sinha and Shilpi Kumari - remember these names, they might represent India one day!
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Amit S.
Good effort but BCA should ensure transparency in selection. In past, there were allegations of favoritism in Bihar cricket. Hope this time it's purely merit-based. The presence of former international players as evaluators is reassuring though.
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Sunita R.
As a Patna resident, proud to see this happening at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium! But why only shoes and bags as rewards? BCA should provide proper cricket kits and monthly stipends to support these young talents. Talent needs nourishment, not just recognition.
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Vikram J.
Interesting mix of spinners and pacers selected. Bihar's pitch conditions traditionally favor spinners, but good to see fast bowlers getting recognition too. Hope BCA develops proper fast bowling infrastructure - we need more Bihari speedsters like Shami!
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Neha T.
Wonderful initiative! But 4000 participants and only 25 selected? That's just 0.6% selection rate. BCA should consider creating different tiers or development squads to nurture more players. Not everyone can be champion immediately, but many can improve with guidance.

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