Suryakumar Yadav (Reuters)
MUMBAI: In a major turnaround in fortunes for SKY, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday appointed India’s 2026 T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav as Mumbai skipper for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. TOI had exclusively reported in its November 5 edition that the veteran batter was set to be the white-ball captain this season. The 16-member Mumbai squad also includes India all-rounder Shivam Dube, while all-rounders Suryansh Shedge and Tanush Kotian will be away on India A duty for the ACC Rising Stars tournament in Doha from November 19 to 29. The team will leave for Kolkata on Nov 11,” a source in the Mumbai Cricket Association told TOI.
The squad features a blend of experienced international and domestic players along with promising young talent, reflecting Mumbai’s continued commitment to excellence and nurturing the next generation of cricketers,” the MCA said in a statement. Speaking about his appointment as captain, Suryakumar said: “It is always a matter of immense pride to represent Mumbai. “The MCA is pleased to announce the Mumbai Senior Men’s squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s premier domestic T20 competition. India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Mumbai side, bringing his vast international experience, leadership and explosive batting prowess to the team. 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. In another boost for Mumbai, senior all-rounder Shardul Thakur has returned to action after recovering from a middle-finger fracture that kept him out of the first leg of the Ranji Trophy. Meanwhile, Mumbai Ranji captain Siddhesh Lad has decided to skip the white-ball tournament.