Former Tripura Ranji Trophy all-rounder Rajesh Banik, who represented India at the Under-19 level, passed away in a motorcycle crash in West Tripura.
What Happened
- Rajesh Banik, aged 40, was involved in a road accident late Friday in Anandanagar, West Tripura. Officials said he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
- The former cricketer made his first-class debut for Tripura cricket team in the 2002-03 Ranji Trophy season and later served as a selector for the Under-16 state team.
- He had earlier represented India in an Under-19 World Cup squad, marking him as one of Tripura’s most notable cricketers.
Career Highlights & Legacy
- Banik was known as a reliable all-rounder: a middle-order batsman and a leg-break bowler, making significant contributions to Tripura’s cricketing scene.
- Beyond his playing career, he worked to nurture young talent in Tripura as a state selector — his mentorship role earned respect in the cricket community.
- His sudden death has deeply shocked the Tripura cricket fraternity. The Tripura Cricket Association expressed its condolences and remarked that his loss is “very unfortunate”.
