The sport linked with the Ranji Trophy is cricket. This competition is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and follows a knockout and league format across a full domestic season.
It carries deep historical value because it began in colonial India during 1934-35 and has run almost every year since. Selectors still track Ranji Trophy performances closely when picking players for national duty, which shows how central this tournament remains to Indian cricket.