Overview
Debasish Samantray is an Indian first-class cricketer associated with the Odisha state cricket team. A right-handed batsman, he has represented Odisha in the domestic competitions organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including the Ranji Trophy.
Key facts
| Name | Debasish Samantray |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | Batsman |
| Domestic team | Odisha |
| Governing body | Odisha Cricket Association |
Background
Samantray came through the domestic cricket structure in Odisha, a state whose senior side is administered by the Odisha Cricket Association and which plays its home matches primarily at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Odisha competes in the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the principal first-class, List A and Twenty20 tournaments conducted by the BCCI.
Career
Samantray has featured for Odisha in domestic cricket as a top-order batsman. His appearances have come in matches conducted under the BCCI's senior domestic calendar, contributing to the state's batting line-up alongside other regular Odisha players.
Significance
As a member of the Odisha squad, Samantray represents one of the cricketing sides from eastern India that competes within the BCCI's plate and elite group structure. Players from Odisha have historically had a smaller national profile than those from larger cricketing states, making consistent domestic performers important to the development of the regional game.
Related topics
- Odisha cricket team
- Odisha Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Barabati Stadium
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
References
- Wikidata entry: Q47163746