Suryakumar Yadav confirms availability for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign
Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed his availability for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign starting October 11 against Chandigarh.
Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed his availability for Mumbai's 2026-27 Ranji Trophy campaign. The 36-year-old could make his return during Mumbai's first Elite Group D match against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium from October 11.
Suryakumar last played a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai in February 2025 against Vidarbha. He has played 86 first-class matches and scored 5,758 runs at an average of 42.33, including 14 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
Shardul Thakur will miss the first few matches of Mumbai's campaign due to a hand injury. Tushar Deshpande will lead Mumbai's fast-bowling attack in Thakur's absence.
CricHubb Take
Suryakumar's return to red-ball cricket after a year away suggests he is preparing for a potential India recall in the longer format or is simply prioritising domestic consistency over limited-overs rest.