Suryakumar Yadav to lead Mumbai in SMAT 2026
Mumbai will also be bolstered by the presence of India international Shivam Dube
India's T20I World Cup winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai in the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association announced on Monday (November 9).
Suryakumar's last appearance in competitive cricket came in IPL 2026. He was sidelined from the national side owing to poor form despite leading them to T20 World Cup glory earlier this year.
"It is always a matter of immense pride to represent Mumbai," Suryakumar said after being named skipper. "We have a good mix of experienced players and exciting young talent, and I am confident that the team will come together, play with intensity and give its best in every match. Our aim is to go all the way and bring the trophy home."
Mumbai will also be bolstered by the presence of T20I regular Shivam Dube apart from the likes of Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sarfaraz Khan, Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande. Siddesh Lad, who has led Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season, has not been picked in the T20 squad.
Mumbai begin their campaign on November 14 against Hyderabad.
