<p>The Zal Irani Cup clash between the Ranji Trophy champions of the upcoming domestic season and Rest of India will be held from February 9-13 next year at a venue which will be decided later by the BCCI.<br /><br />The annual fixture between the domestic champions has been shifted from the beginning of the season to the latter half from last season by the BCCI.<br /><br />The Ranji knockout games – comprising four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and the final – will be played at venues to be identified by the Ground and Pitches Committee, of the BCCI in consultation with the Chairman of the Technical Committee.</p>.<p><br />The Col C K Nayudu juniors’ tournament will commence on October 28 and conclude on January 12 after the four-day final.<br /><br />The league phase of the tournament would see the teams divided into elite and plate groups similar to what was the format for Ranji Trophy a few seasons ago. <br /><br />Ranji knockout schedule:<br />Quarterfinals: Jan 8-12, 2014; Semifinals: Jan 18-22; Final: Jan 29-Feb 2. Irani Cup: Feb 9-13.</p>
<p>The Zal Irani Cup clash between the Ranji Trophy champions of the upcoming domestic season and Rest of India will be held from February 9-13 next year at a venue which will be decided later by the BCCI.<br /><br />The annual fixture between the domestic champions has been shifted from the beginning of the season to the latter half from last season by the BCCI.<br /><br />The Ranji knockout games – comprising four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and the final – will be played at venues to be identified by the Ground and Pitches Committee, of the BCCI in consultation with the Chairman of the Technical Committee.</p>.<p><br />The Col C K Nayudu juniors’ tournament will commence on October 28 and conclude on January 12 after the four-day final.<br /><br />The league phase of the tournament would see the teams divided into elite and plate groups similar to what was the format for Ranji Trophy a few seasons ago. <br /><br />Ranji knockout schedule:<br />Quarterfinals: Jan 8-12, 2014; Semifinals: Jan 18-22; Final: Jan 29-Feb 2. Irani Cup: Feb 9-13.</p>