State Cricket Association Contacts & Trial Dates in India (2026)
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To play competitive cricket in India — from district level to Ranji Trophy — you must register with a BCCI-affiliated state cricket association. India has 38 state and city cricket associations that form the BCCI's membership structure. Each association conducts its own trials, manages player registrations, and selects teams for national domestic tournaments.
This page lists every BCCI-affiliated association with contact information, website links, and guidance on how to register and attend trials.
How the BCCI Structure Works
BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)
├── Full Members (30+ state/city associations)
│ ├── State Cricket Association (e.g., MCA, KSCA, TNCA)
│ │ ├── District Cricket Association (DCA)
│ │ │ ├── Clubs & Academies
│ │ │ └── Schools
│ │ └── State Teams (U-16, U-19, U-23, Senior)
│ └── Domestic Tournaments (Ranji, Vijay Hazare, SMAT)
└── Associate Members
Your pathway: Register with a club → Join your District Cricket Association → Attend state trials → Get selected for state team → Play domestic cricket.
Complete List of BCCI-Affiliated Associations
North Zone
| Association | State/City | Website | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) | Delhi | ddca.cricket | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi |
| Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) | Punjab | pcacricket.com | IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| Haryana Cricket Association (HCA) | Haryana | haryanacricket.com | Sector 6, Panchkula |
| Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) | Himachal Pradesh | hpcacricket.com | Dharamsala |
| Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) | J&K | jkcacricket.com | Srinagar |
| Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) | Uttarakhand | — | Dehradun |
| Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) | Uttar Pradesh | upcacricket.com | Green Park, Kanpur |
| Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) | Rajasthan | rajasthancricket.com | SMS Stadium, Jaipur |
West Zone
| Association | State/City | Website | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) | Mumbai | mumbaicricket.com | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association (Maha CA) | Maharashtra (excl. Mumbai) | — | MCA Stadium, Pune |
| Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) | Vadodara | barodacricket.com | Moti Baug, Vadodara |
| Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) | Gujarat | gcacricket.in | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) | Saurashtra | saurastracricket.com | Rajkot |
| Cricket Club of India (CCI) | Mumbai | — | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Goa Cricket Association (GoaCA) | Goa | goacricket.com | Fatorda |
South Zone
| Association | State/City | Website | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) | Tamil Nadu | tnca.cricket | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) | Karnataka | ksca.cricket | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA-Hyd) | Hyderabad | — | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) | Andhra Pradesh | — | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag |
| Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) | Kerala | keralacricket.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) | Puducherry | — | Pondicherry |
East Zone
| Association | State/City | Website | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) | West Bengal | cabcricket.com | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) | Jharkhand | — | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi |
| Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) | Odisha | odishacricket.com | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| Bihar Cricket Association (BCA-Bihar) | Bihar | — | Patna |
Central Zone
| Association | State/City | Website | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) | Madhya Pradesh | mpcacricket.in | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) | Vidarbha | vcacricket.com | VCA Stadium, Nagpur |
| Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) | Chhattisgarh | — | Raipur |
Northeast Zone
| Association | State/City | Website | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Cricket Association (ACA-Assam) | Assam | assamcricket.com | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) | Tripura | — | Agartala |
| Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) | Nagaland | — | Dimapur |
| Manipur Cricket Association (ManCA) | Manipur | — | Imphal |
| Meghalaya Cricket Association (MeCA) | Meghalaya | — | Shillong |
| Mizoram Cricket Association (MiCA) | Mizoram | — | Aizawl |
| Sikkim Cricket Association (SiCA) | Sikkim | — | Gangtok |
| Arunachal Pradesh Cricket Association (APCA) | Arunachal | — | Itanagar |
How to Register for Your State Association
Step-by-Step Process
-
Identify your District Cricket Association (DCA)
- Visit your state association's website
- Find the list of affiliated districts
- Contact the DCA closest to your residence
-
Join a registered cricket club
- Most DCAs require you to be registered through an affiliated club
- Ask the DCA for a list of affiliated clubs
- Club fees: ₹500–5,000 per year (varies widely)
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Submit registration documents
- Birth certificate or Aadhaar card (age proof)
- 2–4 passport-size photographs
- Address proof (utility bill or Aadhaar)
- School/college ID (for age-group registration)
- Registration fee: ₹200–1,000
-
Get your player registration card
- This card is required for selection trials and official matches
- It is linked to your state association and BCCI's central database
- Renewed annually
Trial Season Calendar
| Trial Type | Typical Period | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| U-16 state trials | July–August | Born 2010 or later |
| U-19 state trials | July–September | Born 2007 or later |
| U-23 state trials | August–September | Born 2003 or later |
| Senior state trials | August–October | No age limit |
| Women's trials | July–September | All age groups |
Exact dates vary by state. Check your state association website or contact them directly for 2026 trial dates.
How to Find Out About Trials
- State association website — most publish trial notices 2–4 weeks in advance
- District association notice board — physical notices at DCA offices
- Local newspapers — trial announcements in sports sections
- WhatsApp groups — join your DCA's player group
- Cricket academy coaches — often the first to know about upcoming trials
What to Bring to Trials
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Registration card | Mandatory — no card, no trial |
| Cricket kit | Bat, pads, gloves, helmet, shoes (for batters) |
| Cricket whites | Most trials require white clothing |
| Water bottle | Trials last 4–8 hours in Indian heat |
| ID proof | Aadhaar or school ID |
| Passport photos (2) | Some associations need them on the day |
| Fitness gear | Running shoes for fitness tests |
Tips for Trial Success
- Arrive early — registration queues can be long; arriving at 6 AM for a 7 AM trial gives you time to warm up
- Focus on fitness first — Yo-Yo test and sprint tests often happen before skills; if you fail fitness, you go home
- Show one strong skill — selectors remember the batsman who played 3 beautiful cover drives or the bowler who swung the ball both ways, not the jack-of-all-trades
- Be energetic in the field — fielding effort shows attitude and desire
- Stay for the full trial — some players leave early if they feel they did not do well, but selectors often make notes throughout the day
- Be respectful — address selectors and coaches properly; attitude matters
- Go with realistic expectations — state trial rejection is normal; most selected players were rejected at least once before making the team
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register in a different state than where I live? No — you must register in the state where you reside. If you move states, you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your original state association to register in the new one.
Is there an age limit for state trials? No upper age limit for senior trials. If you are 30 and have the skill, you can attend. Practically, most new selections happen between ages 16–25.
What if my state does not have a strong cricket association? Northeast states and smaller associations have fewer competitive opportunities but also less competition for spots. A standout player from Nagaland or Mizoram has a genuine chance of state selection.
How much does it cost overall to pursue competitive cricket? From registration to basic equipment: ₹15,000–30,000 initially. Ongoing coaching and equipment: ₹3,000–10,000 per month. State association subsidies and schemes can reduce this significantly.
Can I attend trials for multiple districts? No — you are registered under one DCA and can only attend that district's selection trials. Choose the district you live in.
For more on cricket career pathways, see our guides on how to join women's cricket, cricket trials calendar 2026, and how to become a cricketer after 20.
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