Gaurav Singh
Gaurav Singh is an Indian cricketer who has represented Mizoram in domestic cricket organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is associated with the state side that gained full membership of the BCCI's domestic structure in the late 2010s, when several teams from the North East of India were inducted into the senior tournaments.
Key facts
| Full name | Gaurav Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricketer |
| Domestic team | Mizoram |
| Governing body | BCCI / Mizoram Cricket Association |
Background
Mizoram became part of the BCCI's domestic competitions after the implementation of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee, which required full membership for all states and union territories. From the 2018–19 season onwards, Mizoram fielded teams in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Gaurav Singh was among the cricketers associated with the Mizoram squad during this period of the team's domestic activity.
Career
Gaurav Singh has appeared in matches under the Mizoram Cricket Association, the state's affiliated body with the BCCI. The team plays its home matches and conducts much of its training in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, with select fixtures at neutral venues used for the BCCI's plate group competitions.
Significance
The induction of cricketers from Mizoram into the BCCI's senior tournaments marked a notable step in the broadening of competitive cricket across India's North East. Players from this cohort, including Gaurav Singh, are part of the first generation of Mizoram cricketers to take part in the country's mainstream domestic structure.
Related topics
- Mizoram cricket team
- Mizoram Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Cricket in North East India