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Suryakumar Yadav named Mumbai captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Former India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed captain of the Mumbai squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Mumbai Cricket Association announced a 16-member squad on Monday, featuring players such as Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, and Shardul Thakur, the latter of whom returns to competitive cricket following a finger injury.
Yadav, who led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title before being replaced as national captain by Shreyas Iyer, will lead Mumbai in the tournament starting November 14. Mumbai is placed in Elite Group D and will play their league matches in Kolkata, beginning with a match against Hyderabad.
In a separate meeting, Yadav also met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Accompanied by his family, Yadav described the interaction as an inspiring experience that offered fresh perspectives on subjects ranging from national security to sports and spirituality.
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