DIMAPUR, OCT 6 (NPN): The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) has announced its 15-member Men’s Under-19 squad for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2026-27 (Plate category), scheduled to be held in Odisha from October 8 to 16.
The squad will be led by Medempok Pongen, while Amongti Longkumer has been named the vice-captain. Nagaland is set to play five league matches during the tournament across Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar.
The selected squad includes Medempok Pongen (Captain), Amongti Longkumer (Vice-Captain), Mharen Z Ngullie, Meribemo Kikon, Vizoletuo Zhale, Epha J Konyak, Tachuye Trakha, Sonyelo Kent, Salangdangba Longkumer, Shyerinlo Thong, Yashimeren Jamir, Yangselong Sangtam, Rahul Kumar Singh, Drona Chetry and Imkongtemsu.
The team will be supported by Manager Vinoto Awomi, Head Coach Uday Kaul, Assistant Coach Dziesevotuo John Belho, Strength and Conditioning Coach Sujit Rane and Physiotherapist Duvo Ruho.
Nagaland will begin its campaign against Tripura on October 8 at Ravenshaw University Ground 1 in Cuttack. The team will remain at the same venue for its second match against Arunachal on October 10.
The squad will then shift to Bhubaneshwar, where it will face Mizoram on October 12 and Sikkim on October 14 at Vikash Cricket Ground. Nagaland will conclude its league fixtures against Meghalaya on October 16 at KIIT Cricket Stadium.
All five matches are scheduled to commence at 9:00 AM, with live score updates available on BCCI.TV.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026