Suryakumar Yadav appointed Mumbai captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Indian T20 star Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Mumbai team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27. He had remained away from the domestic cricket circuit as the Mumbai team was not part of the Ranji Trophy campaign, but he is now ready to represent Mumbai once again. This tournament will commence from 14 November in Kolkata.

Suryakumar has been entrusted with this responsibility as Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad has decided not to participate in this tournament. Additionally, Tanush Kotian and Suryansh Shede will also not be available for this tournament as they are part of the India 'A' squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup. According to a report by Sportstar, the possibility of Suryakumar's return was previously reported on 4 November.

Regarding this appointment, Suryakumar stated, "It is an immense honour to represent Mumbai. I feel honoured to lead this talented group. Mumbai's cricket legacy is very rich and there is a culture of winning here, and we will strive to uphold those traditions." He further added, "We have a good mix of experienced players and exciting young talents, and I am confident that the team will come together and play with full enthusiasm."

The 14-member Mumbai squad features Hardik Tamore as the appointed wicketkeeper. The team includes well-known names such as Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, and Tushar Deshpande. Shardul Thakur could not participate in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign due to injury. Batting options include Musheer Khan and Ankrish Raghuvanshi, while Shams Mulani, Mohit Avasti, and Atharva Ancolekar will provide further depth to the team.

For Suryakumar, this tournament is an opportunity to reconnect with Mumbai's domestic cricket structure. He had been away from India's selection process after helping India clinch the T20 World Cup title in March.

Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian cricketer who played a crucial role in leading India to the T20 World Cup title. He has been playing domestic cricket for a long time as a representative of the Mumbai team.