Shillong, Jul 30: Meghalaya’s Akash Choudhury, Kishan Lyngdoh and Arpit Bhatewara (pictured left to right) have been selected in the North East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2026-27.
In addition, Bikash Singh Chauhan, who is a trainer with the Meghalaya Cricket Association, has been appointed as the North East team’s trainer.
The North East Zonal Selection Committee held a meeting on Wednesday to make the team selection.
Fifteen players and five standbys have been chosen for the annual pre-season tournament, which will be held in Bengaluru from 23rd August to 10th September.
The selection of the players was made based on their performances in the 2025-26 season. Last year, Kishan and Arpit were among the leading run-scorers for Meghalaya in BCCI domestic competitions. Kishan hit his first T20 century at the national level, while Arpit made a double century in the Ranji Trophy.
Akash, known more for his bowling prowess, is also no mug with the bat and he carved his name into the history books last season by hitting eight consecutive sixes and the fastest-ever Ranji Trophy half-century.
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