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Suryakumar Yadav to captain Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Suryakumar Yadav has been named Mumbai's captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a domestic T20 competition.
He was left out of Mumbai's first four Ranji Trophy rounds because he lacked red-ball practice.
He has not played competitive cricket since turning out for Mumbai Indians in the IPL in May.
The appointment gives him a chance to impress India's new selection panel, after he was left out of the national T20I squad and Shreyas Iyer was named his successor.
Shreyas will miss most of the domestic tournament because of commitments with India's teams, and Mumbai also have India players Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan and Tushar Deshpande in the squad.
Mumbai begin against Hyderabad in Kolkata on November 14.
Suryakumar says the team aims to win the trophy.
Suryakumar Yadav was named captain of Mumbai’s squad for the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The T20 tournament starts on November 14, and Mumbai will open against Hyderabad in Kolkata.
Suryakumar returns to competitive cricket after missing Mumbai’s first four Ranji Trophy rounds and not playing since the IPL in May.
The squad also includes India all-rounder Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan and Shardul Thakur.
Suryakumar said he was honoured to lead the team and that its aim was to win the trophy.
- Who
- Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai.
- What
- Mumbai named him captain of its squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- When
- He was named on November 9, 2026. The tournament starts November 14.
- Where
- Mumbai’s opening match against Hyderabad is in Kolkata.
- Why
- Not stated
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Suryakumar last played competitive cricket for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
Suryakumar was left out of Mumbai’s first four Ranji Trophy rounds.
Suryakumar was named captain of Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.
Mumbai are scheduled to open against Hyderabad in Kolkata as the tournament begins.
- Captain
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tournament
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026
- Squad size
- 16 players
- Opening match
- Mumbai vs Hyderabad, Kolkata, November 14
- Other named India players
- Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Shardul Thakur
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What people are saying
It is always a matter of immense pride to represent Mumbai. I am honoured to lead this talented group in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mumbai has a rich cricketing legacy and a winning culture, and we will look to uphold those traditions,
We have a good mix of experienced players and exciting young talent, and I am confident that the team will come together, play with intensity and give its best in every match. Our aim is to go all the way and bring the trophy home,