Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Buchi Babu Tournament: Key Prep for Ranji Trophy Cricket Teams
The Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament is a cricket competition that helps teams get ready for a big tournament called the Ranji Trophy.
It's like a practice session where teams play against each other on a special type of field called red-soil pitches.
Teams use it to get used to playing with a red ball, which is different from the white ball used in other cricket games.
This tournament also helps players get used to the weather and playing conditions.
This year, 16 teams will play, and the tournament has a long history, starting way back in 1909!
The Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament is a key preparation event for state cricket teams before the Ranji Trophy.
The tournament provides much-needed red-ball game time and helps players acclimatize to different conditions.
This year's tournament will have 16 teams, including teams from all over India.
The TNCA spends approximately Rs 2 crore for conducting the tournament.
The tournament has a rich history, dating back to 1909 and has seen participation from many Indian cricket stars.
- Who
- State cricket teams, including those from J&K, Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh
- What
- The Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, a cricket competition.
- When
- Starting on Monday
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To prepare for the Ranji Trophy and provide red-ball game time.
Teams Requiring More Red-Ball Practice
Teams With Alternative Preparation Methods
Preparation Preferences
Teams Requiring More Red-Ball Practice
Many teams seek red-ball game time due to limited preparatory events before the Ranji Trophy
Teams With Alternative Preparation Methods
Some teams might opt for alternative training camps over tournament participation.
- Tournament Name
- Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament
- Teams in 2025
- 16
- Winner Prize Money
- Rs 3 lakh
- Runners-up Prize Money
- Rs 2 lakh
- TNCA Spending
- Approximately Rs 2 crore
- First Held
- 1909-10