The Odisha Cricket Team gears up for the upcoming season with a strong squad ready to take on the challenge. Led by captain Shantanu Mishra, the team boasts a balanced combination of experienced players and exciting youngsters.
The Odisha cricket team (known as Orissa until 2011) is a domestic cricket team based in the Indian state of Odisha. It is in the elite group of the Ranji Trophy. They never won Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Here is All information About Odisha Cricket Team players, full players list, captain, and fixtures for 2024.
Odisha Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Odisha team for Haryana Ranji Team, Odisha Cricket Team Players for other Tournament. Odisha Cricket Team Players with international caps are listed in bold..
| Name | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||
| Subhranshu Senapati | 30 December 1996 (age 27) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
| Shantanu Mishra | 30 May 1994 (age 29) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off break | First Class Captain |
| Sandeep Pattnaik | 17 May 1998 (age 25) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off break | |
| Anurag Sarangi | 17 December 1992 (age 31) | Left-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
| Kartik Biswal | 30 June 1997 (age 26) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off break | |
| Rakesh Pattnaik | 30 June 1992 (age 31) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off break | |
| Swastik Samal | 27 July 2000 (age 23) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm leg break | |
| All-rounders | ||||
| Govinda Poddar | 9 September 1991 (age 32) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off break | Twenty20 Captain |
| Prayash Singh | 2 December 1994 (age 29) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
| Biplab Samantray | 14 December 1988 (age 35) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | List A Captain |
| Abhishek Yadav | 8 June 1995 (age 28) | Left-hand bat | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Wicketkeepers | ||||
| Rajesh Dhuper | 2 December 1999 (age 24) | Right-hand bat | ||
| Aasirwad Swain | 3 March 2005 (age 19) | Right-hand bat | ||
| Spin bowler | ||||
| Harshit Rathod | 3 August 1998 (age 25) | Right-hand bat | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Pace bowlers | ||||
| Debabrata Pradhan | 10 October 1996 (age 27) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
| Rajesh Mohanty | 20 May 2000 (age 23) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
| Sunil Roul | 14 October 1998 (age 25) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
| Tarani Sa | 14 September 1996 (age 27) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Suryakant Pradhan | 30 September 1993 (age 30) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | |
Updated as on 19 February 2024
Support staff
Coaches in Odisha cricket team are listed below:
- Debashish Mohanty
- Shiv Sunder Das
- Sanjay Raul
- Ranjib Biswal
- Sanjay Kumar Satapathy
- Subit Biswal
- Michael Bevan
- Balvinder Sandhu
- Sourajit Mohapatra
- Abakash Khatua
- Wasim Jaffer
- Dinesh Mongia
Who is Captain of Odisha Cricket Team?
Odisha Cricket Team Led by captain Shantanu Mishra.
Odisha Cricket Team Grounds
Odisha cricket team has these grounds in Odisha.
Home matches are also played at DRIEMS Ground in Cuttack, East Coast Railway Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Veer Surendra Sai Stadium in Sambalpur, KIIT Cricket Stadium in Bhubaneswar and other grounds.
Odisha Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
Will be Updated Soon.
Odisha Cricket Team History
The Odisha cricket team, formerly known as Orissa until 2011, boasts a rich history in Indian domestic cricket. Here’s a glimpse into their journey:
Early Days (1949-1983):
- Debut in the 1949-50 Ranji Trophy season with a loss to Bihar.
- Secured their first victory in 1952-53 against Assam.
- Played primarily against other East Zone teams (Bihar, Assam, Bengal) for several years.
- Reached the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals for the first time in the 1983-84 season.
Golden Era (1997-2002 & 2012-2014):
- Witnessed a glorious period with bowlers like Debasis Mohanty, Sanjay Raul, and Shiv Sunder Das representing India in Tests and ODIs.
- The team’s peak came in the 2000-01 Ranji Trophy, reaching their only semi-final appearance to date (lost to Baroda).
- Another successful phase emerged between 2012 and 2014, with three women cricketers playing for the Indian national teams.
Recent Performance:
- The team continues to be a strong contender in the Ranji Trophy.
- They reached the quarter-finals in the 2016-17 and 2019-20 seasons under Govinda Poddar and Subhranshu Senapati’s captaincy, respectively.
Interesting Facts:
- The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) governs the team and organizes the Odisha Premier League (OPL), a state-level T20 tournament.
- The Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is their primary home ground.
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