Meghalaya Unveils Squad for U-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25
The Meghalaya Cricket Association has officially announced its 15-member squad, along with five standby players, for the upcoming U-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25. Following a commendable performance in the previous season, where they secured second place in the Plate Group, Meghalaya has earned promotion to the elite division, ready to compete against stronger teams.
The campaign kicks off with a match against Punjab from October 13-16, followed by encounters against Andhra Pradesh (October 20-23) and Himachal Pradesh (October 27-30). Currently, the squad is participating in a preparatory camp in Bengaluru and is scheduled to depart for the tournament on October 10.
Last season, Meghalaya had a remarkable undefeated run in the group stages, winning all six matches before narrowly losing to Nagaland in the final, showcasing their potential as they step up to this new challenge.
Meghalaya U-23 Squad:
- Kevin S Christopher
- Manish Sharma
- Aman Kumar
- Avinash Rai
- Abhishek Kumar
- Gulgul Sangma
- Gavineal J Marpna
- Bipin Kr Ray
- Josiah Momin
- Joydeepan Deb
- Navin Kumar
- Purav Agarwal
- PM Santhosh
- Sachin Kumar
- Swastic Chettri
Standby Players:
- Thunun Marak
- Kush Agarwal
- Rohit Kr Yadav
- Bharat Gurung
- Raghav Magotra
Support Staff:
- Neetesh Sharma (Head Coach)
- Synrapsing Riahtam (Assistant Coach)
- Emidao Dhar (Physio)
- Skhembor Khongbtep (Trainer)
- Chuba R Marak (Manager)
As Meghalaya gears up for its inaugural match against Punjab, the team aims to leverage its past successes and establish a strong presence in the elite division of the tournament.
