Shillong, Apr 5: The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA), following recommendations from its Cricket Advisory Sub-Committee, has announced the squads for the upcoming U-19 men’s and U-23 women’s NECDC tournaments, set to begin on Monday.
The tournaments, organised by the North East Cricket Development Council (NECDC), will be held from April 6 to 11 and feature teams from six northeastern states — Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
The U-19 men’s competition will take place in Nagaland, while the U-23 women’s tournament will be hosted in Sikkim.
Meghalaya heads into the tournament with confidence, having clinched both senior-level NECDC titles last year. The upcoming event presents a valuable opportunity for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent on the regional stage. A preparatory camp for both squads was conducted in Shillong from April 2 to 4.
MCA President James PK Sangma personally saw off the women’s team on Saturday and the men’s team on Sunday, extending his best wishes for a strong performance.
U-19 Men’s Squad
Apandanka Marak, Angkit Tamang, Heiyoomiki Ryngkhlem (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Ashish Kumar Lohar, Benedict J Makdoh, Dipayan Nandi (Wicketkeeper), Gaurav Narleng (Vice-Captain), Gaurav Jyoti Thakuria, Grish Raj Ray, Krishwal Marak, Mewankitbok Kharpuri, Namewanki Pakyntein, Rudra Singh Rathore, Rimtora D Shira, Rohit Sharma
Support Staff: Synrapsing Riahtam (Coach), Claystone C Marak (Assistant Coach), Hamboy Langbang (Physio), Santosh Ram (Trainer)
U-23 Women’s Squad
Monica L Phawa (Captain), Ankita Sharma, Sara D Kharbani, Pilika Marak, Monycable Marbaniang, Dianchidora Sangma, Ritreki Pohshna, Nerisa Nongrum, Neelam Roy, Janika Marak, Suriti Kumari Ray (Vice-Captain), Dubleen Nengnong, Abiezer Kharsyiem, Blaridahun Dkhar, Indariakor Kharwanniang
Support Staff: Bhakupar Mylliemngap (Coach), Pahara Mukhim (Assistant Coach), Sushma Thapa (Physio), Sweety Marboh (Trainer), Sanjay Mandal (Manager)
With both teams eager to build on last year’s success, Meghalaya will look to make a strong impression in this year’s NECDC competitions.
