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The Bucchi Babu invitational tournament 2024 is set to kick off on August 15 in Tamil Nadu. Hosted annually by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), this tournament acts as a preparation event for the domestic cricket season.

This year's tournament will see top Indian cricketers like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer participating for their respective state teams. Ishan Kishan, after a long break from the game, will lead Jharkhand.

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The tournament will feature twelve teams, divided into four groups. Among these, ten are state teams, including Railways. Additionally, two teams from Tamil Nadu — the TNCA President’s XI and TNCA XI — will also compete.

Madhya Pradesh, the reigning champions, will be looking to defend their title, having defeated Delhi in the final last year. With the Duleep Trophy scheduled for September and the Ranji Trophy set to begin in October, the Bucchi Babu Trophy is the perfect precursor to these major domestic tournaments.

Which teams are competing in Buchi Babu invitational tournament 2024?

  • Group A: Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad and Jharkhand
  • Group B: Railways, Gujarat and TNCA President’s XI
  • Group C: Haryana, TNCA XI and Mumbai
  • Group D: Jammu and Kashmir, Chattisgarh and Baroda

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As we gear up for the Buchi Babu invitational tournament, here is how you can catch hold of the action from India.

When does the Buchi Babu invitational tournament 2024 start and conclude?

The tournament, organized by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, will commence on August 15 and will conclude with the final starting on September 8 onwards.

Which TV channels will telecast the Buchi Babu invitational tournament 2024?

Unfortunately, no TV channel has acquired the broadcasting rights to telecast the Buchi Babu invitational tournament 2024 in India.

How to live stream the Buchi Babu invitational tournament 2024 on mobile, desktop and Smart TV?

Fans can live stream the Buchi Babu invitational tournament 2024 on TNCA YouTube on mobile / deskop / Smart TV and on TNCA app. 

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IndiaNATNCA YouTube / TNCA app

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.