Uttar Pradesh implements split captaincy and coaching for domestic season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Uttar Pradesh is set to split their captaincy and coaching roles between red-ball and white-ball cricket for the upcoming domestic season, beginning October 11. Wicketkeeper-batter Aryan Juyal will lead the Ranji Trophy team, while Karan Sharma will captain the white-ball teams. Gyanendra Pandey will coach the Ranji squad, with Sudip Tyagi and Arvind Kapoor managing the white-ball side. This decision follows discussions aimed at improving performance in both formats, after concerns regarding Kapoor's previous coaching effectiveness. Uttar Pradesh will face Bihar in their season opener at Rajgir International Stadium.
- •Uttar Pradesh splits captaincy for Ranji and white-ball teams.
- •Aryan Juyal leads Ranji Trophy, Karan Sharma heads white-ball teams.
- •Gyanendra Pandey coaches Ranji, Sudip Tyagi and Arvind Kapoor coach whites.
- •First match is against Bihar on October 11 at Rajgir International Stadium.
- •Yash Dayal and other notable players return to the squad.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — In a first, Uttar Pradesh opt for split captaincy and coaching for upcoming domestic season
"Uttar Pradesh are set to split their captaincy and coaching responsibilities between red-ball and white-ball cricket. Aryan Juyal and Gyanendra Pandey will lead the Ranji setup, while Karan Sharma and Sudip Tyagi will handle the white-ball teams. Yash Dayal, Zeeshan Ansari and Abhinandan Singh are among the notable names in the Ranji squad.
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