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Ayush Mhatre Named Mumbai Captain for Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament

This decision positions emerging players for pre-season challenges against a backdrop of zonal commitments

Overview

  • Ayush Mhatre leads Mumbai as captain in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, which runs from August 18 to September 9 in Chennai.
  • Suved Parkar has been named vice-captain in a 17-player squad that also includes Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan.
  • Mhatre joins the squad after scoring two centuries against England Lions and delivering strong performances for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.
  • Sarfaraz Khan will split duties between Mumbai’s invitational campaign and West Zone’s Duleep Trophy team, which begins on August 28 in Bengaluru.
  • The Buchi Babu tournament functions as a final tune-up before the domestic calendar, testing player form and availability with overlapping competitions.