Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) - Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Squad, Fixture, player list

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced its squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25, where the team will compete in the Elite C group. Under the leadership of experienced campaigner Anustup Majumdar, Bengal is set to make a strong push for the prestigious title, starting with their opening fixtures this October.

Bengal Squad for Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Bengal's squad is a mix of seasoned pros and rising stars. The team is bolstered by the inclusion of veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha and key performers like Sudip Chatterjee and Abhimanyu Easwaran. The squad is as follows:

• Anustup Majumdar (Captain)
• Abishek Porel (Wicketkeeper)
• Sudip Chatterjee
• Abhimanyu Easwaran
• Wriddhiman Saha (Wicketkeeper)
• Writtick Chatterjee
• Shahbaz Ahmed
• Akash Deep
• Aamir Gani
• Sudip Kumar Gharami
• Avilin Ghosh
• Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal
• Mohammed Kaif
• Mukesh Kumar
• Pradipta Pramanik
• Rishav Vivek
• Rohit Kumar
• Shuvam Dey
• Yudhajit Guha

Fixtures: Bengal's Opening Matches

Bengal will begin their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 campaign with the following matches:

• Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh – October 11-14, 2024
• Bengal vs Jammu & Kashmir – October 18-21, 2024

These opening fixtures will be crucial for Bengal as they aim to set the tone for the rest of the tournament and secure their place in the knockout stages.

Star Player to Watch: Sudip Chatterjee

One player to watch out for this season is Sudip Chatterjee, who has consistently been a backbone of Bengal's batting lineup. Known for his ability to handle pressure and anchor the innings, Chatterjee's performances will be key to Bengal’s success. He has already shown his form with a century in the opening match against Uttar Pradesh, underlining his importance to the team. With an impressive domestic record, Chatterjee is expected to play a pivotal role throughout the tournament.

With a balanced squad featuring experienced campaigners and emerging talent, Bengal is poised to make a serious run at the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title. The leadership of Anustup Majumdar, coupled with standout performances from players like Sudip Chatterjee and Wriddhiman Saha, will be crucial in determining Bengal's fortunes this season.