Bihar Cricket Association Unveils Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy
Bihar's Squad Announcement for T20 Trophy
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 6: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has officially revealed a 17-member team for the initial two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a promising young batter from Bihar, has been appointed as the captain, with Suraj Kashyap taking on the role of vice-captain. This marks Vaibhav's debut as the leader of Bihar's senior team as they gear up for the tournament, according to a statement from the BCA.
Harsh Vardhan, president of the BCA, commented on this development, stating, “Vaibhav has shown remarkable talent, confidence, and maturity at such a young age. This role will further enhance his growth as both a cricketer and a leader. We are optimistic that under his guidance, the team will perform with discipline and competitiveness in the upcoming season.”
The senior selection committee convened on November 6, 2026, to finalize the squad after assessing player trials and past performances. The meeting included selection committee chairman Harvinder Singh and member Amitabh Vijayvargiya, while selector S. Sarath participated via phone. The squad was determined following trials held from November 4 to 6 and a thorough review of player performances.
The selected squad features Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Captain), Alok Kumar, Ayush Loharuka (Wicketkeeper), Altamash Ashraf, Param Kumar Singh, Anmol Kumar (Wicketkeeper), Ritwik Raj, Suraj Kashyap (Vice-Captain), Mayank Kumar, Raghvendra Pratap, Ashish Kumar, Vasudev Pratap Singh, Mohammad Izhar, Amod Yadav, Prashant Singh, Nawaz Khan, and Himanshu Singh.
Furthermore, the inclusion of Mangal Mahour and Shakib Hussain is contingent upon their fitness levels. The selection committee has decided to evaluate their fitness after the first two matches before making a final decision on their participation.
Standby players include Bipin Saurabh, Suman Kumar, Akash Raj, Khalid Alam, Bhaskar Dubey, Kumar Rajnish, Suyash, Abhijeet Saket, Yashasvi Rishabh, Lakhan Raja, Pawan Kumar, Amit Chaudhary, Piyush Singh, Bhanu Kumar, Lokesh Babulal Kumar, and Prashant Srivastava.
This captaincy is a significant milestone in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's cricket career. He gained attention while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, showcasing his aggressive batting style. His performance earned him a spot on the Indian team, where he demonstrated his skills in international T20 matches.
In a recent third T20 International against New Zealand, Vaibhav opened the innings with Abhishek Sharma, forming a record-breaking partnership. The duo scored 118 runs without losing a wicket in just six overs, setting a world record for the highest powerplay score in men's T20 International cricket. They also achieved an opening partnership of 133 runs off 43 balls, with Vaibhav contributing 45 runs off 19 balls, while Abhishek Sharma scored an impressive 113 runs off 38 balls.
The BCA's Administrator and former Patna High Court Justice, Ashwini Kumar Singh, along with BCA President Harsh Vardhan and other senior officials, congratulated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his captaincy appointment. They expressed confidence in his capabilities and wished him and the team success in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
With the captaincy now in his hands, Vaibhav aims to build on his individual successes while leading the state team to new heights. Expectations are high for Bihar to deliver a strong performance under his leadership.
Bihar's campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will kick off with its first two matches scheduled in Indore on November 14, 2026. The support staff from Bihar's Ranji Trophy team will accompany the squad throughout the tournament. Additionally, selection committee chairman Harvinder Singh and member Amitabh Vijayvargiya will be present in Indore to monitor the team's matches.