Guwahati, Oct 25 : The memories of a young Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his signature long hair and an emerging Debasish Mohanty finding his feet in Indian cricket are still vivid among cricket lovers in Tinsukia. Those early encounters left an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape of the busy Upper Assam town.

Now, nearly 25 years later, the excitement has returned as Tinsukia prepares to host the Elite Group C encounter of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season between Assam and Services at the Tinsukia District Sports Association (TDSA) Ground in Kachujan from Saturday.

For many in the town, this homecoming of first-class cricket is not just an event but a flood of nostalgia. “We are all excited to witness the Ranji match. It’s so great to have it back in our town,” Yoginder Singh, who wa

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