The Sikkim Cricket Team received full membership of the BCCI in 2018. It participates in all national-level cricket tournaments, including the prestigious Ranji Trophy. The history of cricket in Sikkim dates back to the 1938 British Everest expedition, when members used porters as players and umbrellas as wickets to pass the time.
| No. | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Yong Lepcha | All-rounder, Captain |
| 2 | Palzor Tamang | All-rounder, Vice-captain |
| 3 | Gurinder Singh | All-rounder |
| 4 | Kranthi Kumar | All-rounder |
| 5 | Ankur Malik | All-rounder |
| 6 | Rahul Kumar | All-rounder |
| 7 | Amit Rajera | Batter |
| 8 | Sai Satwik | Batter |
| 9 | Robin Limboo | Batter |
| 10 | Pranesh Chettri | Batter |
| 11 | Anwesh Sharma | Batter |
| 12 | Nilesh Lamichaney | Batter |
| 13 | Ashish Thapa | Wicketkeeper |
| 14 | Arun Chettri | Wicketkeeper |
| 15 | Md. Saptulla | Spin bowler |
| 16 | Siddharth Prasad | Spin bowler |
| 17 | Bijay Prasad | Pace bowler |
| 18 | Bhim Luitel | Pace bowler |
| 19 | Abhishek Kumar | Pace bowler |
| Date | Tournament | Opponent | Sikkim Score | Opposition Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Himachal Pradesh | 160/6 | 163/1 | Lost by 9 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Uttarakhand | 219/8 | 223/4 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Punjab | 75 all out | 81/0 | Lost by 10 wickets |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Chhattisgarh | 126 all out | 355/3 | Lost by 229 runs |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Goa | 247/7 | 309/8 | Lost by 62 runs |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra | 150 all out | 153/2 | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Mizoram | 138/7 | 148/9 | Lost by 10 runs |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Arunachal Pradesh | 93/1 | 90/9 | Won by 9 wickets |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Manipur | 138/2 | 134 all out | Won by 8 wickets |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Nagaland | 105/3 | 101 all out | Won by 7 wickets |
Origin
The history of Sikkim cricket dates back to the early 1930s when the British Everest expedition camped at Lachen in North Sikkim. To while away their time the expedition members decided to play a game of cricket.
They used umbrellas for wickets and socks for balls. The match was played between two teams of porters comprising European and Nepalese members. This was the first recorded cricket match in Sikkim and the highest ever level of the game to be played at such an altitude.
The Sikkim Cricket Association was established in 1987 under the leadership of Jasbir Singh and N K Pradhan with the primary aim of promoting, encouraging and improving the standard of cricket in Sikkim. Since 1990-91, the state has been an Associate Member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Sikkim participates in all BCCI national level tournaments for Men and Women including the prestigious Ranji Trophy.
Formats
In 2018 Sikkim got full membership of the BCCI and hence started participating in all National Level tournaments of both Men and Women including the prestigious Ranji Trophy. Since then, the team has been able to improve its performance in all formats of the game and is aiming to become one of the top teams in India.
The Sikkim Cricket Association is a company responsible for local cricket activities and is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a full member. It is based in Rangpo, the capital of Sikkim. The association oversees the cricket team and is in charge of all local tournaments. In addition, it is responsible for the Sikkim Cricket Ground, a stadium in Rangpo.
Sikkim is a small Indian state with a population of about 600 thousand people. It began playing cricket only in the 1980s, when a few interested persons organized friendly matches among themselves. Later, the sport became more popular among boarding school students and employees of Central Government establishments and Army personnel posted in the area.
The first professional Sikkim cricket tournament was the Ranji Trophy, which the team competed in for the first time in 2018. The team entered the competition as an outsider and was placed in the Plate group, where it finished 5th out of 9. The next year, the team played the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where it won its only match against Manipur. The team also participated in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a shorter tournament with limited overs.
Team members
The Sikkim cricket team comprises players from the state of Sikkim. The team represents Sikkim in various national level tournaments including the Ranji Trophy. It also competes in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy and East Zone Championship. The team is coached by Karma Paul.
The sport of cricket in Sikkim has a long history. It was introduced in the country by a British expedition led by Eric Shipton during its journey to Mount Everest in 1938. To while away the time, the members of the expedition arranged a game of cricket using umbrellas as wickets and stuffed socks for balls.
The state is currently home to around 30 cricket clubs. These clubs are governed by the Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA). The SICA is committed to promoting the game of cricket in the state through sportsmanship, discipline, and hard work. It is aiming to bring the best out of the state’s talented young players.
Coaches
Dedicated and passionate cricket coach with over 10 years of coaching experience at district, state, and corporate levels. Expert in enhancing team performance through strategic and skill-based coaching. Proven track record in developing young players at competitive youth levels. Currently mentoring a number of fast bowlers at the state level. AED, CPR, and First-aid certified. Level 2 Coach of Rajasthan Royals (IPL Franchise).
Strong knowledge of technical skills in batting and bowling, and expertise in training and development of pace bowlers. Proven track record in the development of talented youngsters and managing cricket academies. Strong leadership and management skills at the junior level, contributing to the growth and development of the Sikkim Cricket Team.
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