Ranji Trophy to be held in Rajgir for the first time, Bihar-UP to clash from October 11: Nalanda International Stadium will host 3 home matches, entry of spectators is prohibited due to incomplete work of the stands.

Rajgir, a town in the Patna region of India, is set to write a new chapter in sports on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. A fierce Ranji Trophy match between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh will commence on October 11th at the newly constructed international cricket stadium. This marks the first time that Rajgir will host prestigious Ranji Trophy matches. Due to the ongoing reconstruction work at the Moinul Haq Stadium in Patna, Rajgir will be responsible for hosting Bihar's home matches this season.