The impact of bias and controversies in Rajasthan cricket is clearly visible on the game. In the women's Senior T20 Championship, which recently started in Jaipur, the Sirohi team was completely all out for just 4 runs in the match played between Sikar and Sirohi on Monday.
Sports News: The Sikar vs. Sirohi match played on Monday in the Rajasthan Women's Senior T20 Championship became one of the most shameful performances in the history of cricket in the state. In the match held in Jaipur, the entire Sirohi team was all out for a score of just 4 runs. This raises serious questions not only about the ability of the players but also about the selection process and the current state of Rajasthan cricket.
10 Players Out Without Scoring
Sirohi's batting faltered badly from the start. 10 out of 10 batsmen could not even open their account, and only one player scored 2 runs. The remaining 2 runs were received by the team as extras. The entire Sirohi team was bundled out in just a few overs in front of the Sikar bowlers. Sirohi's condition was also poor in bowling. Defending the target of 4 runs, the team gave away 2 runs in the beginning itself through wide balls. Sikar completed the 4 runs without any struggle and won the match.
After seeing this result, cricket lovers and former players of Rajasthan expressed their displeasure on social media and local media. Many people say that such performances raise questions about the credibility of cricket in the state and this is a clear indication that there are flaws in the selection process.
Questions Raised on Selection Process
Sports experts believe that the weak performance of the Sirohi team is not only the result of the players' ability but also the result of wrong selection policies.
The factionalism, political interference, and power struggles that have been going on in the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) for the past year have reached the district cricket associations. Allegations of giving more importance to political pressure, recommendations, and personal relationships than performance in selection have been leveled for a long time.
The ongoing disputes, court cases, and power struggles in RCA have deeply damaged the image of Rajasthan cricket. The level of cricket is continuously falling at the district level, and new talents are neither getting proper coaching nor proper opportunities. Former Ranji players and coaches say that if transparency is not brought into the selection process, it will become even more difficult for international-level players to emerge from the state in the future.
