Cricket Association of Pondicherry

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the governing body for?Cricket in Puducherry, India
2. What is the date of associate BCCI membership?October 27, 2017
3. When did CAP become a full member of BCCI?In 2019, after first being an associate member in 2017.
4. Why did CAP get associate membership in 2017?The Supreme Court committee gave it associate membership so Puducherry could play in BCCI events and start its own cricket plans.

Union Territory: An administrative division of India directly governed by the Union government, distinct from states.
Associate Membership: A tier of membership in an organization granting specific rights and participation levels, often a precursor to full membership.
BCCI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India, the apex governing body for cricket in India, responsible for national and international affairs.
Ranji Trophy: India's premier domestic first-class cricket championship, contested between state and other representative teams.