BCCI has been meticulous enough in planning its string of first class tournaments - while the Ranji Trophy determines the best state side; it also throws in new talent that can last five day games. The Duleep Trophy is meant to take the standard a notch higher, for the best performers in the four zones compete against each other.

Irani trophy has immense historic value for being the curtain raiser of the domestic season and also for testing the defending champions. The fifty-over Vijay Hazare trophy is supposed to unearth talent good at the shorter format. While the Deodhar and NKP Salve trophy, like Duleep and Irani trophy showcase the best flair in the country.

Logically then, the selections to the national team, in most cases, is done on the basis of the performances in these prestigious domestic tournaments.

In the midst of such impressive tournaments, there's one that isn't serving much purpose, or so it seems. How would it if its league phase, quite oddly, is played in