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59 wickets, no Duleep call: Mayank Mishra, 36, on being overlooked

The Uttarakhand left-arm spinner on the selectors who did not reach out, the Chennai five-for, and the years he spent as a coach with no team to play for…

By Venkata Krishna B · The Indian Express

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:12 PM

Key Things to Know

Mayank Mishra was omitted from Central Zone's Duleep Trophy squad despite taking 59 wickets in eight Ranji matches.
Mishra stated that no selectors reached out to explain why he was left out of the team.
The 36-year-old left-arm spinner responded by taking a five-wicket haul against Tamil Nadu in Chennai.

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Uttarakhand left-arm spinner Mayank Mishra spoke out about his disappointment after being left out of Central Zone's Duleep Trophy squad. Despite taking 59 wickets in eight Ranji Trophy matches last season—the second-highest tally in the competition—the 36-year-old was overlooked by selectors without any communication.

Mishra responded to the snub by claiming a five-wicket haul against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy second round at Chennai. The veteran bowler, who previously coached at Sherwood College before Uttarakhand entered first-class cricket, credited his development to playing league cricket in Yorkshire and seeking guidance from Ravindra Jadeja.

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59 wickets, no Duleep call: Mayank Mishra, 36, on being overlooked

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