Shillong, October 22: The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) has announced its 15-member squad for the first two matches of the U-19 Men’s Cooch Behar Trophy 2025–26, along with five standby players.
The team, largely retaining the core group from the recently concluded U-19 Men’s Vinoo Mankad Trophy, features several promising young talents who helped Meghalaya secure three victories in that one-day tournament.
Angkit Tamang will lead the side as captain, with Gaurav Narleng named vice-captain. The squad will undergo a preparatory camp from November 4 to 12 at Jagiroad, Assam, ahead of the season opener.
Meghalaya’s campaign begins with a home fixture against Sikkim in Shillong from November 16, followed by an away match against Manipur in Anand, Gujarat, from November 23.
Meghalaya Squad:
Angkit Tamang (C), Apandanka R Marak, Ashish Kumar Lohar, Benedict J Makdoh, Bishesh Chettry, Dipayan Nandi, Gaurav Jyoti Thakuria, Gaurav Narleng (VC), Grish Raj Ray, Heiyoomiki Ryngkhlem, Mewankitbok Kharpuri, Namewanki Pakyntein, Paisal Ali, Rudra Singh Rathore, Sameer Choudhary
Standbys: Jarrett M Wanniang, Mannan Surana, Aristo Marak, Dameshwa Khongsngi, Namgrik K Sangma
Support Staff: Synrapsing Riahtam (Head Coach), Claystone C Marak (Assistant Coach), Hamboy Langbang (Physio), Santosh Ram (Trainer), Aaron G Diengdoh (Manager)
The announcement reflects the MCA’s continued focus on nurturing local talent and building a competitive youth structure to strengthen Meghalaya’s performance in national-level cricket.
