Siddhesh Lad to Lead Mumbai in 2026-27 Ranji Trophy
· Sports · Sportstar, Times of India
Siddhesh Lad will captain Mumbai in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, replacing Shardul Thakur. The Mumbai Cricket Association's senior selection committee made the decision to manage Shardul's workload. Lad previously led the team last season when Shardul was injured. Mumbai's campaign begins against Chandigarh on October 11. Lad is in strong form, having been Mumbai's leading run-scorer in the 2025-26 season.
Why it matters
This change affects Mumbai's cricket strategy and workload management for key players. Fans and stakeholders will watch how Lad's leadership impacts the team's performance in the upcoming season.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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