Manisankar Murasingh isn't just another domestic Indian cricketer from Tripura - he is a one-man army, capable of turning games single-handedly against the strongest sides in the country. People often say cricket is a team sport, but Murasingh's performances make you rethink that cliche.
His stunning efforts in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he played a central role in taking down heavyweights like Delhi and Karnataka, were anything but a flash in the pan.
Murasingh is serious business. Otherwise, why would the BCCI's match officials single out one player from the entire tournament for special mention - and that player happens to be Tripura's Murasingh? There has to be something extraordinary about him. And the truth is, there is. His consistency,
impact, and ability to influence games in clutch moments make him a standout performer, someone who forces selectors and officials to take notice.
Murasingh isn't just special - he is genuinely exceptional.
Otherwise, who would put his name in the IPL auction without him even knowing about it? "I don't know how my name got registered for the IPL auction," Murasingh told MyKhel while attending a camp organised by one of the franchise owners.
For someone creating such ripples, his attitude remains remarkably grounded. "I don't expect to think about things that aren't in my control. My job is to play for the team and make a winning contribution. I don't read too much into anything else," Murasingh said.
Calm, composed, and utterly focused - that's Manisankar Murasingh. Even as the cricketing world begins to take notice, he keeps his eyes fixed on the basics: perform, contribute, and let everything else fall into place.
Known as one of India's finest all-rounders - and even hailed by some as India's Ben Stokes - Murasingh came painfully close to breaking through to the next level before Covid disrupted everything. In the 2019-20 season alone, he amassed nearly 600 runs and picked up 49 wickets, numbers that clearly underlined his class and readiness for bigger challenges.
But fate had other plans. The pandemic halted all momentum, shutting doors just when they were beginning to open. Murasingh recalls that phase with controlled frustration. "Again, you can't control those things," he said, emotions simmering beneath the calm exterior.
For a player who had done everything right, the setback was cruel. Yet, his response - to accept what he can't change and keep moving forward - is exactly what makes Murasingh the player he is today: resilient, grounded, and relentlessly determined.
One only hopes that Murasingh finally gets his long-awaited IPL opportunity this year. If he does, the league will witness exactly what domestic cricket has seen for years - a clean striker capable of launching big hits at will, and a crafty bowler operating with immaculate line and length.
Give him the stage, and Murasingh will do the rest!
