Mandeep Singh returns to Tripura for 2026/27 Ranji Trophy; Lahiri named head coach
Synopsis
Mandeep Singh is back in Tripura colours for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy after a full season away, reuniting with Hanuma Vihari and Swapnil Singh in an 18-member squad led by Mani Sankar Mura Singh. A new coaching setup under Deodhar Trophy winner Satrajit Lahiri signals a fresh push from the north-eastern side.
Key Takeaways
Mandeep Singh returns to Tripura for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy after missing the entire 2025/26 domestic season.
Tripura's opening fixtures are against Hyderabad , Assam , and Karnataka in Secunderabad, Guwahati, and Mysuru respectively.
Mani Sankar Mura Singh captains the 18-member squad ; Abhijit Sarkar — part of this year's Duleep Trophy-winning East Zone side — is vice-captain.
Outstation recruits Hanuma Vihari and Swapnil Singh also feature in the squad.
Former domestic batter Satrajit Lahiri , a 1996/97 Deodhar Trophy winner, has been appointed head coach with BCCI Level C and ECB Level 3 certifications.
Seasoned right-handed batter Mandeep Singh has been named in Tripura's squad for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy, marking his return to the north-eastern side after missing the entire 2025/26 domestic calendar. The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) has also announced a full overhaul of the support staff, with former domestic batter and umpire Satrajit Lahiri appointed as head coach.
Mandeep's Return and Squad Composition
Tripura's opening three Ranji Trophy fixtures are against Hyderabad (in Secunderabad), Assam (in Guwahati), and Karnataka (in Mysuru). Mandeep, who has represented India in three T20 Internationals, previously captained Tripura during the 2024/25 season after ending a 15-year association with Punjab — a tenure that culminated in Punjab's historic Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title under his leadership.
The 18-member squad also features high-profile outstation recruits Hanuma Vihari and Swapnil Singh. Experienced seam-bowling all-rounder Mani Sankar Mura Singh has been appointed captain, with pacer Abhijit Sarkar — a member of the East Zone side that claimed this year's Duleep Trophy — named vice-captain.
Mandeep's Track Record With Tripura
During his previous stint with the state, Mandeep made consistent contributions across formats. In six Ranji Trophy matches, he registered an unbeaten 124 and five fifties. Across six Vijay Hazare Trophy games, he scored three half-centuries, including a top score of 94 against Bengal. He added two more fifties in seven Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 appearances. His return gives Tripura a proven performer at the top of the batting order.
New Head Coach and Support Staff
Satrajit Lahiri, a Deodhar Trophy winner with East Zone in 1996/97, brings significant coaching credentials to the role — holding a Level C certification from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Level 3 credentials from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). He is supported by batting coach Aniruddha Saha, bowling coach Rajib Saha, physio Deepti Ranjan Parida, strength and conditioning coach Yuvraj Salvi, throwdown specialist Jayanta Debnath, masseur Niloyjyoti Saha, and video analyst Partha Banik.
Full Squad
Bikram Kumar Das, Hrituraj Ghosh Roy, Subham Sutradhar, Sridam Paul, Arindam Barman, Rajat Dey, Hanuma Vihari, Mandeep Singh, Mani Sankar Mura Singh (captain), Bikram Debnath, Swapnil Singh, Abhijit Sarkar (vice-captain), Ajay Sarkar, Sentu Sarkar (wk), Arkaprabha Sinha (wk), Sandip Sarkar, Parvez Sultan and Amit Ali.
With a restructured coaching unit and two seasoned India-experienced batters bolstering their ranks, Tripura will be looking to make a stronger impression in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.
Point of View
However, is the complete support staff overhaul. Appointing a coach with dual BCCI and ECB credentials suggests the TCA is investing in process, not just personnel. Whether that translates into Ranji Trophy points will depend on how quickly the squad gels around its imported experience.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Mandeep Singh joined Tripura for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy?
Mandeep Singh has rejoined Tripura for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy after previously captaining the state during the 2024/25 season. He missed the entire 2025/26 domestic calendar and has now been named in their squad for the opening three fixtures.
Who has been appointed Tripura's head coach for the 2026/27 season?
Satrajit Lahiri, a former domestic batter, umpire, and Deodhar Trophy winner with East Zone in 1996/97, has been appointed head coach. He holds BCCI Level C and ECB Level 3 coaching certifications.
Who will captain Tripura in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy?
Mani Sankar Mura Singh, an experienced seam-bowling all-rounder, will captain Tripura. Pacer Abhijit Sarkar, who was part of the East Zone squad that won this year's Duleep Trophy, has been named vice-captain.
Which other experienced players feature in Tripura's 2026/27 Ranji Trophy squad?
Hanuma Vihari and Swapnil Singh are the other high-profile outstation recruits in Tripura's 18-member squad alongside Mandeep Singh.
What are Tripura's opening Ranji Trophy fixtures in 2026/27?
Tripura's first three Ranji Trophy matches are against Hyderabad in Secunderabad, Assam in Guwahati, and Karnataka in Mysuru.
