Ranji Trophy 2024-25 | Tripura Cricket Association Announces Squad for First Two Matches and Fixture

The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) has announced the squad for the first two matches of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, which will see Tripura face Odisha and Meghalaya on October 11th and 18th, respectively. The selection committee has put together a well-balanced side comprising seasoned players and young talents to make an impact in the tournament.

Tripura’s Squad for the First Two Matches:

1. Bikram Kumar Das
2. Jiwanjot Singh
3. Sridam Paul
4. Tejasvi Jaiswal
5. Mandeep Singh (Captain)
6. Sharath Srinivas (Wicketkeeper)
7. Bikram Debnath
8. Mani Sankar Mura Singh (Vice-Captain)
9. Parvez Sultan
10. Rana Dutta
11. Ajay Sarkar
12. Sandip Sarkar
13. Saurabh Das
14. Joydeep Banik (Wicketkeeper)
15. Sankar Paul
16. Rajat Dey

Key Players to Watch:

• Mandeep Singh: Leading the side as captain, Singh brings extensive domestic cricket experience and will be crucial in guiding Tripura through the season.
• Mani Sankar Mura Singh: As vice-captain and a key all-rounder, Mura Singh's contributions with both bat and ball will be pivotal for Tripura.
• Sharath Srinivas and Joydeep Banik: With two wicketkeepers in the squad, both offer depth and flexibility to the side, with Sharath Srinivas likely to feature prominently behind the stumps.

Support Personnel:

• Ranjan Datta – Manager cum Observer
• Amal Paul – Logistic Manager
• P V Shashikanth – Head Coach
• Kishore Muhuri – Coach
• Indrajit Ghosh – Coach
• Ravindra Kumar – Physio
• Yuvraj Salvi – Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Niloyjyoti Saha – Masseur
• Jayanta Debnath – Side-Arm Thrower
• Partha Banik – Video Analyst

Stand-by Players:

1. Bishal Ghosh
2. Riaz Uddin
3. Samrat Sutradhar
4. Babul Dey
5. Subham Ghosh
6. Chiranjit Paul
7. Chandan Ray
8. Joydeb Deb
9. Saruk Hossain

Reporting Details:

The selected players, along with the support personnel, are required to report for pre-match preparations on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 2:30 PM at the MBB Stadium in Agartala.

Travel Plans:

Following the first match against Odisha, the team will travel to Guwahati on October 15, 2024, to prepare for their second fixture against Meghalaya. The stand-by players will remain in Agartala, ready to step in if needed. The Logistic Manager will only accompany the team for matches outside of Tripura.

The Tripura team, led by Mandeep Singh, will be looking to put up strong performances as they kick off their Ranji Trophy campaign. With a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, the team is expected to compete fiercely and aim for early wins in the tournament. The squad’s balanced composition across batting, bowling, and all-rounder options provides a solid foundation for the challenges ahead.

Tripura’s Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Fixtures:

These fixtures mark the early phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season for Tripura

1. Tripura vs. Odisha
   October 11-14, 2024
   Venue: Agartala

2. Tripura vs. Meghalaya
   October 18-21, 2024
   Venue: Guwahati

3. Tripura vs. Assam
   October 25-28, 2024
   Venue: Guwahati

4. Tripura vs. Jharkhand
   November 2-5, 2024
   Venue: Ranchi

5. Tripura vs. Chhattisgarh
   November 12-15, 2024
   Venue: Agartala

6. Tripura vs. Services
   November 20-23, 2024
   Venue: Delhi