Overview
Prasanta Mohapatra is an Indian cricketer from the eastern state of Odisha. He is associated with domestic cricket in India, where Odisha fields its representative side in tournaments organised under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Name | Prasanta Mohapatra |
|---|---|
| Sport | Cricket |
| Nationality | Indian |
| State | Odisha |
| Level | Domestic cricket (India) |
Background
Cricket in Odisha is administered by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), which is headquartered in Cuttack and oversees the state team's participation in BCCI-run competitions such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Players such as Prasanta Mohapatra form part of the broader pool of cricketers who have represented the state's domestic structure.
Career context
Indian domestic cricketers typically progress through age-group competitions, district and zonal tournaments, before being selected for senior state sides. Odisha competes in the Plate and Elite groups of the Ranji Trophy depending on seasonal restructuring by the BCCI, and its home matches have historically been played at venues including the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack and the Driems Ground.
Significance
Cricketers from Odisha contribute to the depth of India's domestic talent pool. The state has produced internationally recognised players over the years, and the participation of cricketers like Prasanta Mohapatra reflects the continuing development of the game in eastern India.
Related topics
- Odisha cricket team
- Odisha Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Barabati Stadium
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q106906609