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Suryakumar Yadav wanted to play in Ranji but was not selected for the Mumbai team
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Suryakumar Yadav wanted to play in Ranji but was not selected for the Mumbai team

Former captain of the Indian T20 team Suryakumar Yadav wished to play for the Mumbai team throughout the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, but he was not included in the squad. There were many discussions about Suryakumar's possible return to dominant cricket, as he had not participated in 'red ball' format games for a long time.

Suryakumar wanted to be available to play for Mumbai for the entire Ranji season to maintain his form in dominant cricket. Nevertheless, his name is absent from the squad announced by the Mumbai Cricket Association. The last Ranji Trophy match Suryakumar played took place in February 2025 against Vidarbha in Nagpur.

According to Cricbuzz, Suryakumar sent a message to the selectors expressing his desire to be included in the team. However, the selection committee decided not to include him in this match. The same report notes that selector Ayush Mhatre is being considered as a potential future captain. The leadership qualities of this 19-year-old player make him a suitable option for long-term plans. Mhatre, who won the India U-19 World Cup under his guidance, has played only 13 first-class matches in the last two years.

Sidhesh Lad has been appointed as captain, and Ayush Mhatre has been given the duties of vice-captain. Mumbai's chief selector Rajesh Pawar explained the reason for excluding Suryakumar from the squad by stating that they wanted the former Indian captain to first regain rhythm in 'red ball' cricket before returning to the team. Pawar told Cricbuzz: 'He is clearly a big-match player and has always performed well for Mumbai. We just want him to play a few 'red ball' matches to regain his rhythm, and then he can join the team.' He added that 'Suryakumar has not played in 'red ball' format matches for the last 18 months.'

Earlier, the Indian team won the T20 World Cup in 2026 under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, after which he was dropped from the Indian team. The Mumbai team is one of the most successful teams in the country in the Ranji Trophy, having won the trophy 42 times. Consequently, the absence of such an experienced batsman as Suryakumar became a topic of discussion.

Mumbai will begin its tournament journey with a four-day match against Chandigarh, which starts on October 11. There is a possibility that this match will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai and Chandigarh are in Group A Elite, which also includes Haryana, Rajasthan, Railways, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand.

The Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad includes: Sidhesh Lad (captain), Ayush Mhatre (vice-captain), Shams Mulani, Yashvi Singh Yaswal, Tanush Kotian, Atharv Ankolkar, Divyansh Saxena, Tushar Deshpande, Mushir Khan, Mohit Awasthi, Sarfaraz Khan, Sylvester Disuja, Suved Parkar, Omkar Tarmale, Akash Anand (wicketkeeper), Hardik Tamore (wicketkeeper).

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India's squad for the first T20 against West Indies: Sanju Samson may start the game

Following the gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games, the Indian team's focus has shifted to the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies. The first of the five scheduled matches will take place on October 6 (Tuesday) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The game is set to begin at 19:00 Indian time.

Recently, the Indian team secured its second consecutive gold in the men's final of the Asian Games, defeating Pakistan. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Verma made significant contributions in the final, while Shivam Dube demonstrated versatile skills.

Shreyas Iyer will captain the team during this T20 series. He also led the Indian team that won gold at the Asian Games. His current goal is to start the series with a victory over the West Indies. Nevertheless, the West Indies should not be underestimated; although India won the ODI series 2-1, the West Indies achieved a major victory in the third ODI, prompting the Caribbean team to aim for a strong comeback in T20.

In the preliminary squad for the first T20, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma might bat at the top. Ishan Kishan could feature at the third position. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Verma will strengthen the middle order. They will once again be watched closely after their impressive performance in the Asian Games final.

Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy will provide the team with options in both batting and bowling. Akshar Patel may play as a spin-all-rounder. In terms of bowling, Kuldeep Yadav will be the primary spinner, and Arshadeep Singh is likely to lead the fast bowlers. There is a possibility that Prince Yadav will get a chance as the second fast bowler.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, commented on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, stating: 'Vaibhav is very talented and in good form, but sometimes you have to wait for your chance because we want to create an atmosphere of security in the dressing room.'

After winning gold at the Asian Games, a new challenge awaits the Indian team—to compete against the West Indies. The first T20 in Lucknow will mark not only the beginning of the five-match series but also the start of a new phase for the Indian team following the gold medal match.

India's preliminary squad for the first T20 includes: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshadeep Singh, and Prince Yadav. West Indies' preliminary squad for the first T20: Shy Hope (captain/wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Aqil Hussain, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Samson, Romario Shepherd, and Sharme Springer.

Full India squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Akshar Patel, Naman Dir, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshadeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav. West Indies squad: Shy Hope (captain), Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Aqil Hussain, Amir Jangu, Sharme Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kimmo Paul, Kamil Purran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Samson, Romario Shepherd, and Sharme Springer.

T20 series schedule: First T20 — October 6, 2026 (Lucknow); Second T20 — October 9, 2026 (Ranchi); Third T20 — October 11, 2026 (Indore); Fourth T20 — October 14, 2026 (Hyderabad); Fifth T20 — October 17, 2026 (Bengaluru).

Changes in the Indian squad: Anshul Kamboj replaces injured Prasidh Krishna, and Naman Dir replaces Washington Sundar in the T20 series
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Changes in the Indian squad: Anshul Kamboj replaces injured Prasidh Krishna, and Naman Dir replaces Washington Sundar in the T20 series

Significant changes occurred in the Indian team ahead of the third ODI against West Indies. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was dropped from the squad for the third match after sustaining an injury during the second ODI. He has been replaced by young pacer Anshul Kamboj.

Prasidh Krishna suffered a left hamstring injury during the second ODI held in Guwahati. He left the field after bowling only five overs. He will now go to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bangalore for further examination and rehabilitation.

Anshul Kamboj has been included in the squad for the third and final ODI and will join the Indian team in Chandigarh. The third ODI is scheduled for October 1 at the new PCA stadium in New Chandigarh.

Furthermore, adjustments were made to the Indian team ahead of the upcoming T20 series against West Indies. The senior selection committee decided to drop Washington Sundar from the T20I squad after consulting with the team management.

This decision was taken considering the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Since the Ranji Trophy season begins on October 11, Sundar will be able to prepare for the Test series by playing first-class cricket for his regional team.

Naman Dir has been included in the T20I squad in his place. Thus, India had to make changes to both the ODI and T20I squads during the West Indies series.

The updated Indian ODI squad for the West Indies series includes: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rituraj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Gurunoor Barar, Mohammed Siraj, Akib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dir.

The updated Indian team for the T20 against West Indies is as follows: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Naman Dir, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshadeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav.

The first ODI against West Indies took place on September 27 in Tiruvannamalai, which India won by 8 wickets. The second match, played in Guwahati, was also won by India by eight wickets. The third ODI will take place on October 3 in New Chandigarh. Following this, the five-match T20I series will begin on October 6.

West Indies tour schedule in India (September-October 2026): First ODI — September 27, 2026 (Tiruvannamalai); Second ODI — September 30, 2026 (Guwahati); Third ODI — October 3, 2026 (New Chandigarh); First T20 — October 6, 2026 (Lucknow); Second T20 — October 9, 2026 (Ranchi); Third T20 — October 11, 2026 (Indore); Fourth T20 — October 14, 2026 (Hyderabad); Fifth T20 — October 17, 2026 (Bangalore).

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