Bombay High Court Questions OCI Cricketers on Citizenship Amid BCCI Participation Rule Challenge
The Bombay High Court is hearing petitions from 12 cricketers holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards challenging the BCCI's 2023 rule requiring Indian passports to participate in domestic tournaments. The court questioned why these players, who live and study in India, do not apply for Indian citizenship if they wish to represent the country. The bench noted India's abundant cricketing talent and indicated a possible adjournment pending the Centre's affidavit. The BCCI cited the Citizenship Act in support of its rule.
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Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 17 Oct, 01:43 pm. Other outlets followed.