BCCI launches programme to unearth bowling talent

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a programme to unearth bowling talent from across the country, said a media release issued by the board. [caption id=“attachment_213879” align=“alignleft” width=“380” caption=“The BCCI has launched a programme to unearth bowling talent from across the country. Arko Datta/Reuters”] [/caption] The NCA faculty will conduct Open Trials for pacemen and spinners in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and Chhatisgarh, over the next few weeks. Boys between the age of 17 and 22 will be eligible to attend the trials. They should not have played in any BCCI–run tournament. Karsan Ghavri and Yoginder Puri will supervise the trials and shortlist the bowlers. The schedule of the programme is as follows: Himachal Pradesh - 18 and 19 February - Venue: Dharamshala                                 Jammu & Kashmir - 22 and 23 February – Venue: Jammu Jharkhand - 25 and 26 February – Venue: Ranchi Chhattisgarh - 28 and 29 February – Venue: Raipur