Why State Associations Must Host Corporate Tournaments
In this Bombay Sport Exchange clip, Prof. Ratnakar Shetty highlights a crucial but often overlooked aspect of Indian cricket — the role of corporate tournaments.He explains why it's important for state associations to organize these events: not just for cricket, but for cricketers' livelihoods.A conversation with K Shriniwas Rao that goes beyond the pitch
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