Thokchom Santosh Singh is an Indian cricketer. He is associated with domestic cricket in India, with his surname indicating origins in the north-eastern state of Manipur, where the Thokchom (or Thokchom) family name is commonly found among the Meitei community.
Key facts
| Name | Thokchom Santosh Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Likely region | Manipur (based on surname) |
Background
The surname "Thokchom" is a Meitei family name from Manipur, a state in north-eastern India. Cricketers from Manipur have increasingly featured in Indian domestic cricket since the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) granted full membership to the Manipur Cricket Association, allowing the state to field teams in national domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Career
Santosh Singh is recorded as an Indian cricketer in public databases of Indian domestic players. Specific details of his playing role, statistics, teams and tournament appearances are not summarised here in the absence of verified information.
Significance
Players from Manipur and other north-eastern Indian states form part of the broader expansion of competitive cricket beyond the traditional metropolitan centres of the country. Their participation in BCCI-recognised tournaments has contributed to the wider geographical base of Indian domestic cricket since the late 2010s.
Related topics
- Manipur cricket team
- Manipur Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in North-East India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q59268613