10 months ago
Mumbai Names New Captain; Gaikwad Leads Maharashtra
Mumbai has chosen Shardul Thakur as their captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Suryakumar Yadav, who was expected to lead, won't be available for the entire tournament.
Mumbai's squad includes many experienced players.
Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead Maharashtra in the same tournament, with Prithvi Shaw joining the team.
Mumbai appoints Shardul Thakur as captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Suryakumar Yadav not available for entire tournament, hence not named captain
Mumbai squad includes Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, and others
Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead Maharashtra in the same tournament
Maharashtra squad includes Prithvi Shaw, Rahul Tripathi, and Jalaj Saxena
- Who
- Mumbai and Maharashtra cricket teams
- What
- Named captains and squads for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Where
- Various venues across India
- When
- Tournament starts November 26
- Why
- To prepare for upcoming T20 World Cup and attract IPL franchises' attention
Mumbai's Decision
Maharashtra's Decision
Captain Selection
Mumbai's Decision
Mumbai chose Shardul Thakur due to Suryakumar Yadav's unavailability
Maharashtra's Decision
Maharashtra retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was recently retained as CSK captain
Key facts
- Tournament
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Format
- T20
- Year
- 2025-26
- Mumbai Captain
- Shardul Thakur
- Maharashtra Captain
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
Timeline
Yadav undergoes sports hernia surgery, sidelining him.
Recovery keeps him out of entire tournament.
Consequently, Yadav steps down as Mumbai's captain.
Quotes
Maharashtra squad announcement
The official announcement of the Maharashtra squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
“Suryakumar Yadav has been named in the squad but will play under Shardul Thakur”
timesnownews.com
“Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead Maharashtra in the T20 tournament”
timesnownews.com
A BCCI source
An anonymous source familiar with the developments within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
“With only 10 T20Is left before the T20 World Cup, you won’t see many changes in the main squad unless there are injuries.”
news18.com
“The domestic T20 league is scheduled to be played from November 26 to December 18”
timesnownews.com
Sources
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