*Manoj is the captain, a host of new faces in the announced Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy*
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Khabar kolkata: The Bengal Cricket Association announced the squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy. The All India Red-ball competition is starting at the beginning of the new year. Bengal reached the final last season. However, the 33-year wait for the trophy is not over. The selectors of the Bengal Cricket Association chose Ranji's team after the East Bengal-Mohun Bagan derby in the CAB First Division League at Eden Gardens. A bunch of new faces in the squad.
Among them are Shreyansh Ghosh and keeper batsman Sourav Pal.
Legendary Bengal cricketer Manoj Tiwary hinted at retirement last season. His aim was to give Bengal a second taste of the Ranji Trophy. Bengal has become the champion only once in the history of Ranji. The chance to end a 33-year wait for a second trophy came last season. Manoj Tiwari led Bengal to the final. Stumble on the last step.
Manoj Tiwari will lead Bengal in this season to achieve the target.
Bengal's first double-match of the new Ranji Trophy season is against Andhra and Uttar Pradesh. Both are away matches.
Dec 30 2023, 07:53