By Our Reoprter
Shillong, Nov 24: The Meghalaya Cricket Association has named its 15-member squad plus three standbys for the BCCI’s Vijay Merchant Trophy, an U-16 multi-day tournament for boys.
Meghalaya, who are currently involved in a preparatory camp, will play five matches, all in Cuttack, against Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Manipur.
The first match will begin on 1 December. The Meghalaya team, minus the standbys, and support staff will leave for Odisha on November 28.
Meghalaya squad
Aashish Kumar Lohar, Apandanka N Marak, Benedict Jones Makdoh, Dipayan Nandi, Gaurav Jyoti Thakuria, Gaurav Narleng, Heiyomiki Ryngkhlem, Kristwal S Marak, Manthan Gupta, Maremdorkini Sutnga, Mewankitbok M Kharpuri, Namewanki Pakyntein, Paisal Ali, Rudra Singh Rathore, Sujal Roy
Standbys
Nathaniel Pyngrope, Rohit Sharma, Lawan Pynsuk L Mawnai
Support staff
Sengam G Momin (head coach), Shankar Newar (assistant coach), Karma Sangma (physio), Santosh Ram (trainer), Robert Z Ralte (manager).
The tournament was first held in 1959-60 and is currently contested by 29 teams, representing all the major states and cricket associations in India.
The tournament is played in a league format, with each team playing four matches. The top two teams then qualify for the final, which is played at a neutral venue.
The Vijay Merchant Trophy is a very important tournament for young Indian cricketers, as it provides them with a platform to showcase their talents and impress national selectors. Many of India’s top cricketers, such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli, have played in the Vijay Merchant Trophy.
The Vijay Merchant Trophy is a very competitive tournament, and the standard of play is very high.
The winning team is awarded the Vijay Merchant Trophy, and the players on the winning team are also given medals and certificates.The Vijay Merchant Trophy is a very important tournament for the development of Indian cricket, and it has helped to produce many of India’s best cricketers.
The Vijay Merchant Trophy is a prestigious under-16 cricket tournament in India. It is named after Vijay Merchant, a former Indian cricketer who is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time. The Vijay Merchant Trophy has also played a significant role in promoting cricket in India. The tournament has inspired many young people to take up the sport, and it has helped to create a strong cricketing culture in India.