Manisankar Murasingh to captain Tripura in first 4 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27 games
Synopsis
Tripura enter the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27 with fresh confidence after beating Saurashtra by 133 runs, and now field a 21-member squad under seam-bowling all-rounder Manisankar Murasingh. The inclusion of senior India batter Mandeep Singh as guest player adds firepower to a side that has quietly been punching above its weight in Indian domestic cricket.
Key Takeaways
Manisankar Murasingh has been named Tripura captain for the first four matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27 .
Pacer Abhijit Sarkar is the vice-captain in a 21-member squad with 8 stand-by players .
Tripura are placed in Elite Group C , playing all seven league fixtures in New Chandigarh and Mohali .
Senior India batter Mandeep Singh returns as the guest player for this season.
Tripura head into the tournament on the back of a 133-run win over Saurashtra in the first phase, with Sandip and Abhijit Sarkar sharing 7 wickets .
Campaign opens against Andhra in New Chandigarh on 14 November 2026 .
Manisankar Murasingh, the seam-bowling all-rounder, has been named captain of Tripura for the opening four matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, with pacer Abhijit Sarkar appointed vice-captain in a 21-member squad. The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) made the announcement via a press release on its official website on Sunday, 8 November 2026, signed by honorary secretary Subrata Dey.
Fixtures and Group Stage Schedule
Placed in Elite Group C, Tripura will play all seven of their league-stage fixtures across New Chandigarh and Mohali. The campaign opens against Andhra in New Chandigarh on 14 November, followed by a clash with Puducherry in Mohali on 16 November. A day-night encounter against Madhya Pradesh in New Chandigarh follows on 18 November, with the first-leg concluded against Kerala in Mohali on 20 November.
The second leg sees Tripura face Himachal Pradesh in Mohali on 22 November, Maharashtra in New Chandigarh on 24 November, and a day-night fixture against Assam at the same venue on 26 November.
Squad Composition and Key Inclusions
The selectors have brought in senior India batter Mandeep Singh as the guest player for this season. Among the nine-member batting group, Lakshay Thareja — who has previously represented Delhi in domestic cricket — earns a place. Alongside Murasingh, the all-rounder department includes Bikram Debnath and Saurabh Das.
The pace attack will be led by vice-captain Sarkar, with Saruk Hossain and Danveer Singh in support. The spin department comprises Viki Saha, Sandip Sarkar, Parvez Sultan, and Chiranjit Paul. Sentu Sarkar and Arka Prabha Sinha are the two wicketkeepers named. The TCA has also listed eight stand-by players.
Recent Form: Momentum From Phase One
Tripura arrive into the tournament on the back of a commanding 133-run victory over former Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in their final fixture of the competition's first phase. Sandip Sarkar and Abhijit Sarkar shared seven wickets between them in that win, underscoring the bowling depth Murasingh's side can call upon.
Notably, the win over Saurashtra — a team with a distinguished domestic pedigree — signals that Tripura are building genuine competitive credentials in Indian domestic cricket, not merely filling out a group.
Full Squad Details
Tripura squad: Bikram Kumar Das, Sridam Paul, Subham Sutradhar, Arindam Barman, Mandeep Singh, Anandh Bhowmik, Tanmoy Das, Saptajit Das, Lakshay Thareja, Manisankar Murasingh (captain), Bikram Debnath, Saurabh Das, Abhijit Sarkar (vice-captain), Saruk Hossain, Danveer Singh, Sentu Sarkar (wk), Arka Prabha Sinha (wk), Viki Saha, Sandip Sarkar, Parvez Sultan, and Chiranjit Paul.
Stand-by players: Md. Al-Bahaar, Samrat Sutradhar, Hrituraj Ghosh Roy, Tanmoy Ghosh, Ajay Sarkar, Indrajit Debnath, Durlab Roy, and Amaresh Das.
With a balanced squad, fresh momentum, and fixtures concentrated in the Punjab corridor, Tripura will be looking to build on their first-phase showing and push deep into the Elite Group C standings.
Point of View
But also highlights that Tripura's own batting resources remain thin at the top. The 133-run demolition of Saurashtra in phase one is the kind of result that earns credibility in domestic circuits, yet Tripura will face stiffer tests in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Whether Murasingh's captaincy can translate bowling consistency into wins against stronger batting line-ups will define this campaign.
NationPress
8 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is captaining Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27?
Seam-bowling all-rounder Manisankar Murasingh has been named captain for Tripura's first four matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27. Pacer Abhijit Sarkar has been appointed vice-captain in the 21-member squad.
When and where does Tripura open their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27 campaign?
Tripura open their campaign against Andhra in New Chandigarh on 14 November 2026. They play all seven of their Elite Group C league fixtures across New Chandigarh and Mohali.
Who is the guest player in Tripura's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27 squad?
Senior India batter Mandeep Singh has been included as the guest player for Tripura this season. He brings significant experience to a squad that otherwise relies heavily on domestic-tier talent.
How did Tripura perform in the first phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Tripura concluded the first phase with a commanding 133-run victory over former Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra. Sandip Sarkar and Abhijit Sarkar shared seven wickets between them in that win.
What is Tripura's full schedule in Elite Group C of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27?
Tripura face Andhra (14 Nov), Puducherry (16 Nov), Madhya Pradesh D/N (18 Nov), Kerala (20 Nov), Himachal Pradesh (22 Nov), Maharashtra (24 Nov), and Assam D/N (26 Nov) — all in New Chandigarh or Mohali.
