The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced the squad for the team’s Ranji Trophy 2025/26 opener against Jammu and Kashmir. The team, led by captain Shardul Thakur, will commence their campaign by taking on J&K in their first game of the tournament in Srinagar from October 15-18. Sarfaraz Khan will return to the side after sitting out due to an injury in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. Meanwhile, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been left out of the side.
Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy opener vs J&K
- Shardul Thakur (Captain)
Ayush Mhatre
Aakash Anand (WK)
Ajinkya Rahane
Siddhesh Lad
Sarfaraz Khan
Shivam Dube
Shams Mulani
Tanush Kotian
Tushar Deshpande
Sylvester Dsouza
Hardik Tamore (WK)
Irfan Umair
Musheer Khan
Akhil Herwadkar
Royston Dias
The 16-member squad comprises of a majority of players who were a part of the three-day practice game against Maharashtra prior to their Ranji Trophy opener. Ajinkya Rahane, who resigned as the Mumbai captain ahead of the upcoming domestic season, has also been named a part of the squad.
Mumbai have named a power-packed squad for their Ranji Trophy opener, backing star performers from the previous edition like Mulani, Kotian and Lad. T20I star Dube and India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre have also been named a part of the side for the game against J&K.
Sarfaraz, who was not considered for selection in the IND vs WI Test series, will make his comeback, having received a fitness clearance from the BCCI yesterday. He will be playing alongside his younger brother Musheer Khan. Aakash Anand will be the first-choice wicketkeeper while Hardik Tamore has been named as a back-up.
Tushar Deshpande also returns to the Mumbai setup after missing the entire 2024/25 season due to an ankle injury. After falling short against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final in the the last edition, MUM will be hoping to start the tournament on a high note.
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