Shillong, October 22: The Senior Women’s Zonal Selection Committee for the North East Zone has announced a 15-member squad to represent the region in the BCCI Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy 2025–26, scheduled to be held in Nagaland from November 4 to 14.
Notably, three players from Meghalaya — Riticia Nongbet, Debasmita Dutta, and Solina Jaba — have been included in the squad, with Debasmita Dutta appointed as team captain. Additionally, Baiahunlang Mylliemngap, also from Meghalaya, will serve as team manager.
The selection committee meeting, convened by Meghalaya Cricket Association President Nababrata Bhattacharjee, took place in Guwahati on Monday. The meeting included detailed discussions and verification of players’ performance statistics from various BCCI senior women’s tournaments in 2024–25 and the ongoing 2025–26 season.
North East Zone Squad:
Arunachal Pradesh: Nabam Abhi, Nabam Yapu
Manipur: Kiran Bala Haorungbam, Ranjita Koijam
Mizoram: Lalrinfeli Pautu
Meghalaya: Riticia Nongbet, Debasmita Dutta (Captain), Solina Jaba
Nagaland: Najmeen Khatun, Vipeni
Sikkim: Nandika Kumari, Pranita Chettri, Primula Chettri, Priyanka Kurmi, Samayita Pradhan
Support Staff:
Deepali C Patkar (Coach), Lalruatsanga (Assistant Coach), Sheril Lepcha (Physio), Jasika Karam (Trainer), Abhishag Vantluangpui (Assistant Physio), Baiahunlang Mylliemngap (Manager)
The inclusion of multiple players and a manager from Meghalaya underscores the state’s growing prominence in women’s cricket, reflecting consistent performances and development initiatives under the Meghalaya Cricket Association.
