Konjengbam Sashikant Singh is an Indian cricketer associated with domestic cricket from the state of Manipur in north-east India. He is among the players from the region who have featured in matches sanctioned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the inclusion of north-eastern states in the senior domestic structure.
Key facts
| Full name | Konjengbam Sashikant Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Domestic association | Manipur |
| Governing body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Background
Sashikant Singh hails from the Konjengbam clan, a surname commonly found among the Meitei community of Manipur. Cricket in Manipur is administered by the Manipur Cricket Association, which became a full member of the BCCI ahead of the 2018–19 domestic season, allowing players from the state to compete in national tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Career
Sashikant Singh has represented Manipur in BCCI-organised domestic competitions. The induction of Manipur into the senior domestic circuit provided a competitive platform for cricketers from the state, who had earlier been restricted to regional and inter-state events outside the BCCI framework.
Significance
The participation of cricketers like Sashikant Singh reflects the broader effort by the BCCI to expand the domestic game into the north-eastern region, a step intended to widen the talent base of Indian cricket and provide structured opportunities to players from states such as Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
Related topics
- Manipur cricket team
- Manipur Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in North-East India
References
- Wikidata: Q58495497