What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cricketing format has transformed Indian state (6)" mean?

The definition is "Indian state". The wordplay uses an anagram. ODI (synonym="One Day International, ‘cricketing format’") + SHA (synonym="SHA") = ODISHA; definition: "Indian state" The answer is ODISHA.

Cricketing format has transformed Indian state (6)

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Cricketing format has trans­formed Indian state (6)

Cricketing format has transformed Indian state (6)