MUMBAI: In a shocking development, defending champions Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Indian Oil gave walkovers to their opponents after failing to turn up on the ground due to the non-availability of players on the opening day of the first round of the 92nd Times Shield tournament 'A' Division matches on Tuesday.
In group C, at Parsee Gymkhana, Bank of Baroda were given a walkover and awarded a full point as BPCL did not turn up for the match due to the non-availability of players.