Siddhesh Lad replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for 2026-27 Ranji Trophy

Siddhesh Lad will captain Mumbai in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy after the Mumbai Cricket Association named him to replace Shardul Thakur. Lad scored 774 runs last season, the highest for Mumbai. Thakur steps down to manage his international workload and injury recovery.

Mumbai open their campaign against Chandigarh on October 11. The decision keeps a domestic specialist at the helm while allowing Thakur to rest between India assignments.

Lad has led Mumbai in previous seasons and is expected to provide continuity through the full red-ball schedule.