Bohoto Yeptho is an Indian cricketer who has represented Nagaland in domestic cricket. He is part of the generation of players who emerged after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) admitted Nagaland to its full domestic structure in 2018, alongside other North Eastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim.
Key facts
| Name | Bohoto Yeptho |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Domestic team | Nagaland |
| Governing body | Nagaland Cricket Association, under the BCCI |
Background
Cricket in Nagaland is administered by the Nagaland Cricket Association, which is affiliated to the BCCI. Before 2018, the state did not field a senior team in BCCI tournaments. Following the implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms, the BCCI extended full membership to several North Eastern associations, opening pathways for local players to compete in national tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Career
Yeptho has appeared in BCCI domestic competitions as a member of the Nagaland squad. Players from Nagaland in this period have largely been drawn from the state's club cricket set-up based around Dimapur and Kohima, with matches in the senior men's circuit being played both within the North East zone and against established cricketing states.
Significance
The participation of cricketers like Yeptho is part of a broader effort to widen the geographic base of Indian domestic cricket. The inclusion of Nagaland and other North Eastern states has provided exposure to first-class and List A cricket for players who previously had no formal route into the national system.
Related topics
- Nagaland cricket team
- Nagaland Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in North East India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q77948036