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Manisankar Murasingh to lead Tripura in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener

Seam-bowling all-rounder named captain for first four matches as Tripura begins Elite Group C campaign in Chandigarh.

By , Sports writer

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Manisankar Murasingh
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Manisankar Murasingh will captain Tripura in the opening four matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, with Abhijit Sarkar as vice-captain in a squad announced by the Tripura Cricket Association. Lokmat Times reported that Tripura opens against Andhra in New Chandigarh on November 14.

Key takeaways

  • Manisankar Murasingh named Tripura captain for first four Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches
  • Abhijit Sarkar appointed vice-captain in squad announced by TCA
  • Tripura placed in Elite Group C and opens against Andhra in New Chandigarh on November 14
  • Matches also scheduled against Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala through November 20

<p>Manisankar Murasingh will lead Tripura in the first four matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, Lokmat Times reported. The seam-bowling all-rounder was named captain in a squad announced by the Tripura Cricket Association in Agartala on November 8. Pacer Abhijit Sarkar will serve as vice-captain. The announcement came ahead of Tripura's opening match against Andhra in New Chandigarh on November 14.</p>

Why it matters

<p>This is a domestic Twenty20 cricket championship in India organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, according to background on the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Tripura competes in the competition alongside the Ranji Trophy, India's first-class competition, and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, based on background on the Tripura cricket team. </p>

Manisankar Murasingh to Captain Tripura in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Opener

— Lokmat Times headline

<p>The squad includes senior India batter Mandeep Singh as a guest player, Lokmat Times reported. Lakshay Thareja, who previously played for Delhi, strengthens the batting lineup. Bikram Debnath and Saurabh Das provide all-round options alongside Murasingh.

The pace attack will be led by vice-captain Sarkar, supported by Saruk Hossain and Danveer Singh. Viki Saha, Sandip Sarkar, Parvez Sultan and Chiranjit Paul form the spin department. </p>

What happens next

<p>Cricketnmore reported that Tripura will play all seven league fixtures between New Chandigarh and Mohali. The side returns to New Chandigarh for a day-night clash against Madhya Pradesh on November 18, and wraps up the first leg against Kerala in Mohali on November 20. The TCA has also named eight stand-by players, ensuring squad depth for the tournament.</p>

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