Mandeep is counted among the prolific run scorers in India’s domestic circuit.
After making his debut for Punjab in 2010, Mandeep went on to establish himself as one of the key players in the state team. He led the side to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2023/24 domestic season.
Mandeep joins the Tripura team as a professional player. This move came after veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who was with Tripura for the past two seasons, left the side to go back to Bengal.
“I have had the most amazing journey at PCA from junior level all the way to senior level whilst also having the best fortune of being the Winning Captain of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for 2023-2024,” wrote Mandeep in a statement on his social media accounts.
“I want to extend my appreciation to Dilsher Khanna, secretary of PCA, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh, for their constant support through out the years. I would also like to thank the members of PCA Management and to the staff that have been by my side over the years,” he added.
“However, after a lot of deliberation, I think it’s time for me to open a new chapter in my career. I have decided that now is the right time to go ahead and play cricket for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season. I am excited for the new beginnings at Tripura and to celebrate the many milestones and achievements that are yet to come,” he further stated.
Besides Mandeep, another Punjab player Jiwanjot Singh, who represented Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh previously, will also play for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season.
Meanwhile, PV Shashikanth has been roped in as the head coach of the Tripura team. He was recently associated with the Karnataka team.