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{{Short description|Governing body of cricket in Vadodara city of Gujarat state, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox sport governing body | {{Infobox sport governing body | ||
|name = Baroda Cricket Association | |name = Baroda Cricket Association | ||
|abbrev = | |abbrev = BCA | ||
|logo = | |logo = | ||
|sport = [[Cricket]] | |sport = [[Cricket]] | ||
|image = BarodaCricketAssociationLogo.png | |||
|image = | |caption = Baroda Cricket Association Logo | ||
|caption = | |jurisdiction = [[Baroda]], Gujarat, India | ||
|jurisdiction = [[Baroda]] | |||
|founded = {{Start date|1937}} | |founded = {{Start date|1937}} | ||
|aff = [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] | |aff = [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] | ||
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|region = | |region = | ||
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|headquarters = | |headquarters = BCA House, Vadodara | ||
|location = [[Vadodara]] | |location = [[Vadodara]] | ||
|president = | |president = Pranav Amin | ||
|director = | |director = | ||
|chairman = | |chairman = | ||
|chairperson = | |chairperson = | ||
|chair = | |chair = | ||
|secretary = Ajit Lele | |secretary = Ajit Lele | ||
|key staff = | |||
|key staff = | |url = https://cricketbaroda.com | ||
|url = | |countryflag = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Baroda Cricket Association''' is the governing body of the [[ | '''Baroda Cricket Association''' is the governing body of the [[cricket]] activities in the [[Vadodara]] city of [[Gujarat]] state in [[India]] and the [[Baroda cricket team]]. It is affiliated to the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]]. | ||
Many past and present [[India national cricket team]] players, such as [[Nayan Mongia]], [[Zaheer Khan]], and [[Irfan Pathan]] played at some point | Many past and present [[India national cricket team]] players, such as [[Nayan Mongia]], [[Zaheer Khan]], [[Vaibhav Patel]], and [[Irfan Pathan]] played at some point. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Cricket was introduced to [[Vadodara]] city by [[Maharaja of Baroda]] [[Sayajirao Gaekwad]] in 1934 and [[Moti Bagh Stadium]] was the home of the Baroda cricket. Since then Baroda has emerged as [[Ranji Trophy]] Champions in the year 1942-43,1946–47,1949–50, | Cricket was introduced to [[Vadodara]] city by [[Maharaja of Baroda]] [[Sayajirao Gaekwad]] in 1934 and [[Moti Bagh Stadium]] was the home of the Baroda cricket. Since then Baroda has emerged as [[Ranji Trophy]] Champions in the year 1942-43, 1946–47, 1949–50, 1957–58 and 2000-01. | ||
Maharaja [[Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad]] was [[ | Maharaja [[Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad]] was [[List of presidents of the Board of Control for Cricket in India|President of BCCI]] from 1963 to 1965 & had gone to [[England]] as a Manager of Indian Team in the year 1952 & later was sent to [[Pakistan]] as a Manager to create good-will between the two countries & played an important role in establishing good relations.<ref>[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/cricket/220516/anurag-thakur-is-not-bcci-s-youngest-president.html Anurag Thakur is not BCCI’s youngest President]</ref><ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/news-keyreco/GUJ-VAD-OMC-fatehsinghrao-gaekwad-was-first-youngest-bcci-president-at-age-of-33-5332132-PHO.html?seq=2 fatehsinghrao gaekwad was first youngest BCCI]</ref> | ||
Baroda had produced many cricketers of international level in the past such as [[Vijay Hazare]], [[Gogumal Kishenchand]], [[Jayasinghrao Ghorpade]], [[Deepak Shodhan]]<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/993291.html When I met India's oldest living Test cricketer]</ref> & in the present generation [[Datta Gaekwad]], [[Chandu Borde]], [[Kiran More]], [[Anshuman Gaekwad]], [[Nayan Mongia]], [[Jitendra Patel]]. | Baroda had produced many cricketers of international level in the past such as [[Vijay Hazare]], [[Gogumal Kishenchand]], [[Jayasinghrao Ghorpade]], [[Deepak Shodhan]]<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/993291.html When I met India's oldest living Test cricketer]</ref> & in the present generation [[Datta Gaekwad]], [[Chandu Borde]], [[Kiran More]], [[Anshuman Gaekwad]], [[Nayan Mongia]], [[Jitendra Patel]]. | ||
Currently, [[Irfan Pathan]], [[Yusuf Pathan]], and [[Zaheer Khan]] . There are also young players like [[Pinal Shah]], [[Ajitesh Argal]] who are knocking the doors of International Cricket. | Currently, [[Irfan Pathan]], [[Yusuf Pathan]], and [[Zaheer Khan]]. There are also young players like [[Pinal Shah]], [[Ajitesh Argal]] who are knocking the doors of International Cricket. | ||
In January 2015, [[Memorandum of Understanding]] was signed between [[Government of Gujarat]] and Baroda Cricket Association for the stadium and will be located at [[Kotambi]] on the outskirts of [[Vadodara]] with the cost of Rs. 100 crores to develop 29 acres of land.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Vadodara-to-get-world-class-cricket-stadium-after-six-decades/articleshow/45924454.cms Vadodara to get world-class cricket stadium after six decades]</ref> | In January 2015, [[Memorandum of Understanding]] was signed between [[Government of Gujarat]] and Baroda Cricket Association for the stadium and will be located at [[Kotambi]] on the outskirts of [[Vadodara]] with the cost of Rs. 100 crores to develop 29 acres of land.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Vadodara-to-get-world-class-cricket-stadium-after-six-decades/articleshow/45924454.cms Vadodara to get world-class cricket stadium after six decades]</ref> | ||
In January 2016, Memorandum of Understanding was signed between [[Reliance Industries Ltd]] and Baroda Cricket Association for leasing [[Reliance Stadium]] which will be renovated will have a capacity of 40,000 [[Audience|spectators]] as well as include facilities like floodlights, dressing room, [[swimming pool]], [[ | In January 2016, Memorandum of Understanding was signed between [[Reliance Industries Ltd]] and Baroda Cricket Association for leasing [[Reliance Stadium]] which will be renovated will have a capacity of 40,000 [[Audience|spectators]] as well as include facilities like floodlights, dressing room, [[swimming pool]], [[gym]]nasium and other cricketing facilities. The ground will also be renamed after [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] as Dhirubhai Ambani Cricket Stadium.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Baroda-Cricket-Association-adopts-MoU-resolution/articleshow/50633166.cms Baroda Cricket Association adopts MoU resolution]</ref><ref>[http://deshgujarat.com/2016/01/19/pact-for-dhirubhai-ambani-stadium-cleared-by-bca-managing-committee/ Pact for Dhirubhai Ambani stadium cleared by BCA]</ref> | ||
==Tournament== | ==Tournament== | ||
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* Capt [[Vijay Hazare]] Under-16 Three-Day Tournament | * Capt [[Vijay Hazare]] Under-16 Three-Day Tournament | ||
* Baroda Under-16 Invitation Tournament | * Baroda Under-16 Invitation Tournament | ||
* [[Jaisinghrao Surve]] Under-19 [[ | * [[Jaisinghrao Surve]] Under-19 [[One Day International|One-Day]] Tournament | ||
* Late [[Mamasaheb Ghorpade]] Under-19 Three-Day Tournament | * Late [[Mamasaheb Ghorpade]] Under-19 Three-Day Tournament | ||
* HH Maharaja [[Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad]] Two Day Tournament | * HH Maharaja [[Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad]] Two Day Tournament | ||
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* [[Moti Bagh Stadium]] - Hosted three [[One Day International|ODIs]] and now mostly used for [[Ranji Trophy]] matches | * [[Moti Bagh Stadium]] - Hosted three [[One Day International|ODIs]] and now mostly used for [[Ranji Trophy]] matches | ||
* [[Reliance Stadium]] - Hosted 10 [[One Day International|ODIs]] since 1994 to 2010 | * [[Reliance Stadium]] - Hosted 10 [[One Day International|ODIs]] since 1994 to 2010 | ||
* [[ | * [[Baroda Cricket Association Stadium]] - Used since 2024. Hosted 01 Mens' [[One Day International|ODI]] on 11 January 2026. | ||
==International Umpire== | ==International Umpire== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{BCCI Members}} | {{BCCI Members}} | ||
[[Category:Cricket | [[Category:Cricket governing bodies in India]] | ||
[[Category:Sport in Vadodara]] | [[Category:Sport in Vadodara]] | ||
[[Category:Cricket in | [[Category:Cricket in Vadodara]] | ||
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1937]] | [[Category:Sports organizations established in 1937]] | ||
[[Category:1937 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1937 establishments in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:14, 12 February 2026
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 Baroda Cricket Association Logo | |
| Sport | Cricket |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Baroda, Gujarat, India |
| Abbreviation | BCA |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Affiliation | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| Headquarters | BCA House, Vadodara |
| Location | Vadodara |
| President | Pranav Amin |
| Secretary | Ajit Lele |
| Official website | |
| cricketbaroda | |
Baroda Cricket Association is the governing body of the cricket activities in the Vadodara city of Gujarat state in India and the Baroda cricket team. It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Many past and present India national cricket team players, such as Nayan Mongia, Zaheer Khan, Vaibhav Patel, and Irfan Pathan played at some point.
History[edit | edit source]
Cricket was introduced to Vadodara city by Maharaja of Baroda Sayajirao Gaekwad in 1934 and Moti Bagh Stadium was the home of the Baroda cricket. Since then Baroda has emerged as Ranji Trophy Champions in the year 1942-43, 1946–47, 1949–50, 1957–58 and 2000-01.
Maharaja Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad was President of BCCI from 1963 to 1965 & had gone to England as a Manager of Indian Team in the year 1952 & later was sent to Pakistan as a Manager to create good-will between the two countries & played an important role in establishing good relations.[1][2]
Baroda had produced many cricketers of international level in the past such as Vijay Hazare, Gogumal Kishenchand, Jayasinghrao Ghorpade, Deepak Shodhan[3] & in the present generation Datta Gaekwad, Chandu Borde, Kiran More, Anshuman Gaekwad, Nayan Mongia, Jitendra Patel.
Currently, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, and Zaheer Khan. There are also young players like Pinal Shah, Ajitesh Argal who are knocking the doors of International Cricket.
In January 2015, Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Government of Gujarat and Baroda Cricket Association for the stadium and will be located at Kotambi on the outskirts of Vadodara with the cost of Rs. 100 crores to develop 29 acres of land.[4]
In January 2016, Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Reliance Industries Ltd and Baroda Cricket Association for leasing Reliance Stadium which will be renovated will have a capacity of 40,000 spectators as well as include facilities like floodlights, dressing room, swimming pool, gymnasium and other cricketing facilities. The ground will also be renamed after Dhirubhai Ambani as Dhirubhai Ambani Cricket Stadium.[5][6]
Tournament[edit | edit source]
- Maharani Shantadevi Coca-Cola Cup Inter School Under-16s Tournament
- Capt Vijay Hazare Under-16 Three-Day Tournament
- Baroda Under-16 Invitation Tournament
- Jaisinghrao Surve Under-19 One-Day Tournament
- Late Mamasaheb Ghorpade Under-19 Three-Day Tournament
- HH Maharaja Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad Two Day Tournament
- HD Zaveri Three Day Premier League
- Late Jaywant Lele Under-19 one-day all India Invitation Tournament
Home ground[edit | edit source]
- Moti Bagh Stadium - Hosted three ODIs and now mostly used for Ranji Trophy matches
- Reliance Stadium - Hosted 10 ODIs since 1994 to 2010
- Baroda Cricket Association Stadium - Used since 2024. Hosted 01 Mens' ODI on 11 January 2026.
International Umpire[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Anurag Thakur is not BCCI’s youngest President
- ↑ fatehsinghrao gaekwad was first youngest BCCI
- ↑ When I met India's oldest living Test cricketer
- ↑ Vadodara to get world-class cricket stadium after six decades
- ↑ Baroda Cricket Association adopts MoU resolution
- ↑ Pact for Dhirubhai Ambani stadium cleared by BCA