Suryakumar Yadav to captain Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy
He takes over because red-ball captain Siddhesh Lad has opted out, while two regulars are away with India A.
Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai in the 2026–27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s national domestic Twenty20 tournament, Sportstar and The Indian Express reported on 9 November.
He was named because Siddhesh Lad, who leads Mumbai in first-class cricket, has opted out of the tournament, Sportstar reported. Two other Mumbai players are away with the India A side at the Rising Stars Asia Cup: Suryansh Shedge and Tanush Kotian.
Why it matters
Suryakumar is one of India’s leading Twenty20 batters. Playing domestic cricket keeps him in match practice between international series. Mumbai are among the most successful teams in Indian domestic cricket.
The background
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is played by all the State associations. Its matches also give scouts a look at players before the Indian Premier League’s player auction.
What’s next
The reports did not give the dates of Mumbai’s first matches in the tournament.
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