MUMBAI: In a first, the BCCI is likely to start giving Player of the Match/Series awards in all its junior tournaments from the 2024-25 domestic season onwards, TOI has learnt. A decision regarding this could be taken at the BCCI's apex council meeting on June 18. BCCI secretary according to the agenda (TOI has a copy) circulated to the members.
The BCCI conducts Under-16 (Vijay Merchant Trophy), U-19 (Cooch Behar Trophy) and U-23 (CK Nayudu Trophy) tournaments at the junior level for men, and the U-15, U-19 and U-23 events for women. While the governing body of the game gives annual awards for the best performers in these tournaments, this could be the first time that 'POTM' and 'POTS' awards are given to the players at this level.
