# Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy preparations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-preparations
> Updated: 2026-11-09T13:05:58.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to begin on November 14. In Indore, the Holkar Stadium and Daily College Ground will host 21 matches, including day-night fixtures at Holkar Stadium. Spectators in Indore may watch matches without purchasing tickets.

In Mumbai, the senior selection committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as captain for both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Yadav, who led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title before being replaced by Shreyas Iyer, returns to competitive cricket after missing the initial rounds of the Ranji Trophy. The Mumbai Cricket Association announced a 16-member squad on Monday, featuring players such as Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, and Shardul Thakur, who returns following a finger injury.

Mumbai is set to start its campaign in Kolkata on November 14 against Hyderabad as part of Elite Group D. The team is scheduled to depart for Kolkata on November 11, following practice matches on November 7 and 9. The squad will be without Shreyas Iyer, Tanush Kotian, and Suryansh Shedge due to national duty and the Rising Stars Asia Cup. Additionally, Yadav recently met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, describing the interaction as an “inspiring experience” that covered topics such as national security, sports, and spirituality.

In Rajasthan, the Rajasthan Cricket Association has named Deepak Chahar as captain for the 2026-27 tournament, with Manav Suthar serving as vice-captain. The 15-member Rajasthan squad includes leg-spinner Rahul Chahar but will be without Khaleel Ahmed, who is recovering from hamstring surgery. Rajasthan is drawn in Elite Group A and is scheduled to play all seven of its league-stage fixtures in Mumbai, starting with a match against Uttar Pradesh on November 14.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Suryakumar Yadav named Mumbai captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Former India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has been named Mumbai captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, returning to competitive cricket after leading India to the 2026 World Cup title.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deepak-chahar-appointed-rajasthan-captain-for-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy

### 2026-11-05: Syndicated T20 cricket tournaments to be held in Indore and Mumbai

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins November 14, featuring Suryakumar Yadav captaining Mumbai and stars like Abhishek Sharma playing in Indore.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syndicated-t20-cricket-tournaments-to-be-held-in-indore-and-mumbai

### 2026-11-04: Suryakumar Yadav to captain Mumbai in upcoming white-ball tournaments

Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare Trophies, while signaling his continued commitment to the Mumbai Indians despite IPL trade rumors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suryakumar-yadav-to-captain-mumbai-in-upcoming-white-ball-tournaments

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