First and foremost, you must join certain clubs in order to play school-level cricket. Then, play high school cricket. If you do well, you will be promoted to district level cricket. You were called to the state level after playing well in district matches. There are several ages to play for, such as U-14, U-16, U-19, U-23, and following the Ranji Trophy. For example, to be considered for the India A team you must have played at least one match for the district side. The selection process varies from player to player. Some coaches may only look at one aspect of a player's game, while others might watch several games and make their decision based on who they think will score most runs or take most wickets. The captain decides which players will be included in the squad by looking at various factors such as form, injury list, and so on. In addition to this, there is also the option of being selected into the team through the draft. In this case, the management selects players in accordance with the needs of the team. For example, if there are more wicketkeepers than usual, then some of them may have to be drafted in. This allows room for new faces to break into the side. The best way to get into the Ranji Trophy is through consistent good performances for your club or district side.