Mandeep Singh has decided to bid adieu to Tripura cricket ahead of the 2025/26 domestic season. The Punjab batter’s move comes days after Hanuma Vihari announced his exit from Andhra and is bound for Tripura where he is expected to captain the side across formats. Mandeep, who moved to Tripura in the previous season, captained the side six Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches each and seven Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches.
Mandeep Singh confirms Tripura exit
Taking to social media platform Instagram, Mandeep thanked the Tripura Cricket Association for giving him a chance in the previous season. Wishing the team luck for the upcoming domestic season, the batter said he was looking forward to the next chapter in his life. It still remains to be seen which state would Mandeep make his move to.
“Thank you Tripura CA for giving me the opportunity to play last season, I enjoyed my time there. Made some wonderful memories on and off the field. Wishing the team success for the upcoming season. Looking forward to the next chapter,” Mandeep wrote.
Mandeep had an incredible run during his stint at Tripura. He scored one century and five half-centuries in Ranji Trophy, three fifties in VHT and two half-centuries in SMAT. He made his move to Tripura for the 2024/25 domestic season after spending 15 years with Punjab.
Meanwhile, TCA is yet to officially confirm Vihari’s signing. Apart from the Andhra batter, Tamil Nadu’s Vijay Shankar is also bound for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season.
“I have been thinking about a switch. Tripura has been asking me for some time,” Vihari said. Tripura has confirmed that he will be most likely be the captain of the side too, across formats. “We have recommended to the association a few names to sign as professionals. I cannot disclose the names but I know we are signing Vihari,” Tapan Lodh, a former president of the association said.
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