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Another fact that got highlighted in the last few years of watching and covering domestic cricket is the emergence of difference state teams that have upped their performance levels. A few
years ago, when more teams got added to the domestic fold, it paved the way for players to turn professionals and play for other than their own state teams. Opening the doors for improvement
and opportunity, we are seeing the emergence of teams which were just known as participants. Uttarakhand earlier and Meghalaya this year have qualified for next year's elite division
of Ranji Trophy after their consistent performance. A lot of states have invested in creating good infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh has plenty of grounds of quality to conduct tournaments,
besides holding camps round the year. Himachal Pradesh have a strong base in Dharamsala, while the Rajasthan Cricket academy in Jaipur houses similar facilities. The number is only
increasing by the year with cricket infrastructure getting better for players to play and hone skills round the year. Be it rains or extreme heat, with the wickets covered from the top, it
makes the nets accessible in different seasons.