Archive · 21 Nov 2025
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
- When
- Tournament starts November 26
- Where
- Various venues across India
- 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
- Tournament
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Format
- T20
- Year
- 2025-26
- Mumbai Captain
- Shardul Thakur
- Maharashtra Captain
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
Sources
Suryakumar Yadav set to captain Mumbai in 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Team India To Have Identical Squad For Upcoming New Zealand T20Is and T20 World Cup In 2026: Report
Not Suryakumar Yadav! Mumbai Reveal Their Captain For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Same India Squads Likely For New Zealand Series & T20 World Cup: Report
