Suryakumar Yadav to Captain Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023

Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of the T20 World Cup 2026-winning team, is set to lead Mumbai in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. With Shardul Thakur returning from injury, the squad aims to maintain Mumbai's rich cricketing legacy. The tournament kicks off on November 14, with Mumbai facing Hyderabad in their opening match. Suryakumar expresses pride in leading the team and is determined to bring home the trophy. Discover more about the squad and their aspirations in this exciting tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 9, 2026, 23:44 IST

Suryakumar Yadav Takes Charge as Mumbai's Captain

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 9: Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, has been appointed as the captain of the Mumbai team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).

All-rounder Shardul Thakur makes his return to the squad after recovering from a finger injury, as the 16-member team for the domestic T20 tournament was announced on Monday, according to reports from a sports news outlet.

This season marks a change in Mumbai's leadership across different formats. Last season, Shardul Thakur captained the team in all formats, while Siddhesh Lad is currently leading the squad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. Notably, Suryakumar was not included in the Ranji Trophy lineup.

Expressing his pride in representing Mumbai, Suryakumar stated that it is a privilege to lead such a talented group. He emphasized the team's commitment to maintaining its winning tradition and aims to secure the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

“Representing Mumbai is always a source of great pride for me. I am honored to lead this talented group in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mumbai has a rich cricketing heritage and a winning culture, and we will strive to uphold those values. With a blend of experienced players and promising young talent, I am confident that we will perform at our best in every match. Our goal is to win the trophy,” Suryakumar remarked, as reported by the sports news outlet.

After leading India to their second consecutive T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar was dropped from the T20I squad following the Indian Premier League (IPL), with Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is set to commence on November 14, with Mumbai facing Hyderabad in Kolkata on the same day. Mumbai is placed in Group D, competing against Gujarat, Goa, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Uttarakhand.

Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy includes:

Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Atharva Ankolekar, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Shams Mulani, Divyaansh Saxena, Maxwell Swaminathan, Suved Parkar, Musheer Khan, Shardul Thakur, Sarfaraz Khan, Mohit Avasthi, Sairaj Patil, Sylvester D'Souza, Shivam Dube, Hardik Tamore.