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Shardul Thakur Named Mumbai Captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy With Suryakumar in Squad

The choice prioritizes continuity in state leadership to support preparation for India's home T20Is.

Overview

  • Mumbai's 17-member squad is official with Shardul Thakur as captain and Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan included.
  • Friday's announcement overrides earlier reports that Suryakumar would lead, confirming he will play as a senior batter rather than captain.
  • Suryakumar has publicly said he does not fear losing India’s T20I captaincy to Shubman Gill and is focused on hard work and form.
  • The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy runs from November 26 to December 18, overlapping with India’s five T20Is against South Africa from December 9 to 19, which is expected to limit centrally contracted players' SMAT availability.
  • Selectors have elevated Gill to lead in Tests and ODIs and named him T20I vice-captain, signaling a long-term plan to groom him for broader leadership.