27 boys vie for spots in Meghalaya’s U-16 cricket team at final trials

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 2, 2024

Twenty-seven boys are eligible for the final selection trials that will decide the Meghalaya Cricket Association’s U-16 team for the BCCI 2024-25 domestic season. 

The MCA has released a list of eligible boys who have cleared the TW-3 age verification test and these will now attend the final selection trials to be held in Shillong from 14 to 17 November. Reporting time on the first day will be at 7:30am. 

Once the trials are over, a list of 15 players with standbys will be declared and a preparatory camp held for them from 18 November to 2 December at Nongkhrah, Ri-Bhoi, ahead of the BCCI’s Vijay Merchant Trophy. 

Twenty-one of the boys cleared the TW-3 test earlier this month, while six were still eligible for the U-16 category on the basis of the age verification process carried out last season. 

The eligible boys are: Mannan Surana, Krishiv Chaudhary, Raunak Srivastava, Samelawan S Nongkseh, Manbhalang Marshillong, Chingring K Marak, Aryan Kumar Ray, Sameer Chaudhary, Eshan Siangshai, Benhaden N Marak, Doangkam Ch Marak, Abhijit Chanda, Jakrasil Chuseng R Marak, Abagtha Marak, Joseph Mathew, Chukam Matsram D Shira, Damechua Khongsngi, Hriday Chettri, Jamesbirth Ch Sangma, Trejosh Dey, Trijal Agarwal, Mewankitbok Kharpuri, Udit Pradhan, Gurjit Singh, Everbloom Nongrum, Aryan Tomar, Aadit Pradhan

Support staff: Sengam G Momin (Head Coach), Shankar Newar (Assistant Coach), Karma Sangma (Physio), Santosh Ram (Trainer)