Key Points

The RCA's AGM brought together representatives from all 33 districts for the first time in two years. Major decisions included canceling recent district elections and fast-tracking a new international stadium in Chomp. The association also plans to build stadiums in every district to improve grassroots facilities. Furthermore, an impartial investigation into financial irregularities was announced.

Key Points: RCA Cancels New District Elections Approves Chomp Stadium

  • RCA cancels all elections held in newly created districts
  • New international stadium at Chomp in Jaipur to be expedited
  • Stadiums will be developed at all 33 district cricket centers
  • Impartial probe into financial irregularities in Rajasthan cricket pledged
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RCA cancels elections in new dists, pushes ahead with Chomp Stadium project

Rajasthan Cricket Association cancels recent district elections, fast-tracks Chomp Stadium construction, and pledges to investigate financial irregularities.

"“This step will ensure that budding cricketers across the state get access to world-class facilities” - D.D. Kumawat"

Jaipur, Sep 5

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) was held on Friday at SMS Stadium, where several major decisions were taken regarding the future of cricket in the state.

Convenor of the Adhoc Committee, D.D. Kumawat, informed that for the first time in two years, representatives from cricket associations of all 33 districts came together on a common platform.

One of the key announcements was to expedite the construction of the new international-standard cricket stadium at Chomp, Jaipur.

At the same time, the AGM decided to cancel elections held in the newly created districts as well as all decisions made by previous Adhoc and other committees.

The Adhoc Committee also declared that stadiums will be developed at all 33 district cricket centers of Rajasthan.

“This step will ensure that budding cricketers across the state get access to world-class facilities, enabling them to train and showcase their talent on proper sporting grounds,” said Kumawat.

For this purpose, a committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Adhoc Committee member Ashish Tiwari.

During the meeting, tributes were paid to Rajasthan’s late international Test players Hanumant Singh, Parthasarathi Sharma, and Salim Durrani.

Former administrators who made significant contributions to BCCI and Rajasthan cricket -- including Maharana Bhagwat Singh, P.M. Rungta, Raj Singh Dungarpur, Kamal Morarji, Kishan Rungta, Manvendra Singh, Rajendra Singh Rathore, Ashok Ohri, and Rakesh Agarwal -- were also remembered.

The Adhoc Committee emphasised that all financial irregularities that have come to light in Rajasthan cricket will be investigated impartially.

It also stated that preparations will begin soon to conduct fresh elections of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, starting with elections in the districts. With these decisions, the RCA has set the stage for structural reforms, infrastructure development, and a renewed focus on strengthening cricket at the grassroots level across the state.

- IANS

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Priya S
Cancelling elections in new districts seems questionable. Why not conduct fresh elections instead of cancelling everything? This looks like power consolidation rather than reform.
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Arjun K
Stadiums in all 33 districts? That's ambitious! If executed properly, this could revolutionize cricket in Rajasthan. Small towns like Barmer, Jaisalmer finally getting proper facilities 👍
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Vikram M
Hope they actually investigate the financial irregularities properly. Rajasthan cricket has seen too many scams in the past. Time for transparency and accountability!
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Sarah B
Good to see them honoring the legends who built Rajasthan cricket. Hanumant Singh and Raj Singh Dungarpur were true visionaries. Their legacy deserves to be remembered.
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Kavya N
As someone from a small district, I'm excited about the infrastructure development! Hope they focus on women's cricket facilities too. Rajasthan has so much untapped talent 💪

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