Overview
- Mumbai Cricket Association released the 24-man probables for the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy with Shardul Thakur appointed captain.
- Ajinkya Rahane relinquishes the captaincy yet remains in the squad as a senior batter after previously leading Mumbai to the 2023–24 title.
- Shreyas Iyer is not in the probables, with SportsTak reporting he requested a six-month break from red-ball cricket due to fitness concerns.
- Young talents such as Ayush Mhatre, Musheer Khan and Angkrish Raghuvanshi join established names including Sarfaraz Khan, Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian.
- The announcement notes players on national duty could be added when available, and Mumbai is slated to open the season away to Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar.