The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Thursday, January 16, announced the Assam Under-16 men’s squad for the semi-final of the BCCI Vijay Merchant Trophy, with the state team set to face Maharashtra on January 18, 2026, in Rajkot.
The squad announcement was made from Guwahati, where the ACA is headquartered, as Assam’s young cricketers prepare for one of their biggest age-group fixtures of the season.
The Assam Cricket Association announced the Assam Under-16 men’s squad in Guwahati for the Vijay Merchant Trophy semi-final against Maharashtra. The match will be played in Rajkot on January 18, 2026. Aman Yadav will captain the 15-member squad as Assam aims for a place in the final.
Squad led by Aman Yadav
Aman Yadav has been named captain of the 15-member squad, which features a mix of consistent performers from the league and knockout stages of the tournament.
Assam U-16 Squad:
- Aman Yadav (Captain)
- Sujad Islam
- Reyan Nandey
- Swarnav Srihit Guru Das
- Niraj Orang
- Surjeet Saikia
- Nihal Baishya
- Subham Biswas (Wicketkeeper)
- Zayan Yasin Ahmed (Wicketkeeper)
- Praneet Pagaria
- Sameer Mahato
- Digbijoy N Chetry
- Prince Bora
- Nitrik Raj Gogoi
- Bhargab Das
Support staff from Guwahati set up
The ACA also announced the support staff for the crucial semi-final encounter:
- Dipankar Banerjee – Head Coach
- Kunal Saikia – Coach-cum-Manager
- Tauhid Ali Talukdar – Trainer
- Partha Sarathi Borkotoky – Physiotherapist
Officials said the team has been training under close supervision as part of the ACA’s age-group development programme coordinated from Guwahati.
High stakes for Assam cricket
With a place in the Vijay Merchant Trophy final at stake, expectations are high among cricket followers in Guwahati and across Assam. The ACA expressed confidence that the squad will deliver a disciplined and competitive performance against a strong Maharashtra side.
The Vijay Merchant Trophy is considered one of India’s most important platforms for identifying future domestic and international cricketers, making the semi-final a significant milestone for Assam’s young talent.
What’s next
The Assam team will travel to Rajkot ahead of the January 18 match. ACA officials said logistical arrangements and match preparations are being closely monitored from Guwahati as the side looks to make history by reaching the final.