Cuttack: Subhranshu Senapati is back as Odisha’s Ranji Trophy captain.

Senapati, who had left Odisha to play for Madhya Pradesh last season, will lead a 15-member squad named for the first three matches of the 2025-26 season. ADVERTISEMENT

Odisha Senior Men’s selection committee chairperson Sourajit Mohapatra, along with other selectors Abakash Khatua and Subhrajit Sahoo named three new faces — Gourav Choudhary, Sambit Baral and Badal Biswal – who earned their maiden call-up to the Odisha Ranji Trophy squad.

Swastik Samal, who led Cuttack Panthers to the title in the inaugural Odisha Pro T20 League last month, was named vice-captain.

Veteran Biplab Samantaray was chosen as one of the five players on stand-by.

Odisha, who have been placed in Elite Group A, will open their campaign wit

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