Mohammed Siraj named Hyderabad Ranji captain

Mohammed Siraj has been appointed captain of Hyderabad for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, with Chama Milind named vice-captain.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association confirmed the decision on September 11. Siraj previously led the side in two matches last season after replacing Rahul Singh, though Hyderabad did not win either game.

The team opens its campaign against Tripura on October 11 and will also face Saurashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Assam in Elite Group B.