Ahead of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season starting on October 11, Mumbai announced their squad on Monday, October 5, 2026, putting 34-year-old batsman Siddhesh Lad in charge as captain. The leadership group blends domestic experience with emerging talent, appointing Under-19 World Cup winning captain Ayush Mhatre as the vice-captain. The selection committee also reinforced the lineup with established international performers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan. However, the most striking headline came with the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav, who missed selection despite confirming his readiness to participate in the domestic red-ball competition.
Selection Panel Explains Exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav
The primary focal point during the squad announcement remained the absence of Suryakumar Yadav, who had expressed an eagerness to feature for his home state. The chief selector stated that the committee prioritised giving opportunities to young prospects across the squad. He clarified that while Suryakumar remains part of future considerations, his absence from red-ball cricket spanning the past eighteen months was the decisive factor. According to the selectors, he will need to participate in some red-ball matches first to prove his contention before earning a recall to the premier multi-day format.
Window of Availability for Yashasvi Jaiswal
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was part of the Indian contingent during the recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies, though he did not feature in the playing XI. A core member of the national test setup, Jaiswal faces a break in international red-ball fixtures, with no test matches scheduled for India over the upcoming month. While the Indian team travels to New Zealand on October 22 for a five-match T20 series after playing a T20 series against the West Indies starting October 6, Jaiswal has no international games scheduled for the next 27 days. This scheduling break left him fully available for the domestic competition, leading to his direct selection in Mumbai's squad.
Campaign Opener Against Chandigarh at Wankhede
Competing within the tournament's Elite Group, Mumbai will begin their season on October 11 with an opening clash against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium. The fixture will follow the customary four-day schedule applied to early rounds of the championship. Across the tournament framework, only the semi-final fixtures and the final clash are extended to five days, with all preceding group encounters contested over four playing days.
Full 16-Player Mumbai Lineup
The Mumbai squad features Siddhesh Lad as captain alongside vice-captain Ayush Mhatre. The batting order features Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena, Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, and Suved Parkar. The wicketkeeping options consist of Aakash Anand and Hardik Tamore. Spin and all-round depth are covered by Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, and Atharva Ankolekar. The seam department comprises Tushar Deshpande, Mohit Avasthi, Sylvester Dsouza, and Omkar Tarmale.
