KOLKATA: Seasoned campaigner Anushtup Majumder was named the skipper of the Bengal Ranji Trophy side for the upcoming season after a Cricket Association of Bengal's selection committee meeting here. Majumder replaced Manoj Tiwary, who retired at the end of last domestic season.
Started playing for Bengal in 2004, this will be 40-year-old Majumder's first stint as Bengal red-ball skipper after having led the side in the shorter formats before. Majumder led the side in their pre-season practice matches against Punjab this time.