‘Why not take Indian citizenship?’: Bombay HC asks 12 OCI cardholders challenging BCCI's Indian passport rule
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What happened
The Bombay High Court is currently evaluating appeals from young cricketers holding Overseas Citizen of India status. These athletes are contesting the BCCI's rule mandating an Indian passport for tournament eligibility. The court has proposed that seeking Indian citizenship may be a viable path for those involved. The BCCI maintains its position that only citizens can represent India in international events.
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