Suryakumar Yadav left out of Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Suryakumar Yadav has been omitted from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad that will face Chandigarh on October 11. The senior selection committee cited the need for Yadav to gain more experience in red-ball cricket, as he has not played a first-class match in over 18 months. Captain Siddhesh Lad will lead a 16-member team, which includes notable players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan. The selection decision comes after Yadav did not participate in pre-season tournaments or intra-squad matches. The committee expressed confidence in the selected squad, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and experience in the lineup as the season begins.
- •Suryakumar Yadav confirmed his availability but was not selected.
- •Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad includes Siddhesh Lad as captain and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- •Yadav hasn't played a first-class match since early 2025.
- •Shardul Thakur might miss initial matches due to an injury.
- •The season opener against Chandigarh is scheduled for October 11 at Wankhede Stadium.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Suryakumar Yadav left out of Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad despite availability: 'He needs more red-ball cricket'
"The 36-year-old Suryakumar Yadav didn't feature in any of pre-season tournaments for Mumbai, the local Kanga League, and didn't take part in the in Mumbai's intra-squad matches at the Brabourne Stadium and the MCA's ground in BKC recently.
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