Mumbai SMAT 2026 Squad: Suryakumar Yadav to Captain; Check Full List of Players as India stars Named

Mumbai will bank on their star power and experience in the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav set to take charge of the side.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed his appointment on Monday, November 9, as the former India skipper will lead the team in the T20 competition.

The appointment also provides Suryakumar with an opportunity to make a statement after a relatively quiet period in competitive cricket. His last outing came during IPL 2026, while his absence from the national setup has followed a difficult run of form despite guiding India to T20 World Cup success earlier this year.

Expressing his excitement about returning to represent his state, Suryakumar highlighted Mumbai’s combination of established names and emerging talent. He also made it clear that the team’s ambitions extend beyond simply making a strong start, with the ultimate objective being to lift the trophy.

Mumbai have assembled a formidable squad, with India all-rounder Shivam Dube among the prominent names alongside Suryakumar. The batting department also features Sarfaraz Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan and Suved Parkar, giving the side several options across the order.

The bowling attack has plenty of experience as well. Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande will spearhead the pace department, while Shams Mulani and Atharva Ankolekar add variety to the spin options.

Interestingly, Siddesh Lad, who has captained Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign, has missed out on selection for the T20 competition. Mumbai will open their SMAT 2026 campaign against Hyderabad on November 14, with expectations high given the quality and depth of their squad.

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Divyansh Saxena, Suved Parkar, Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Sairaj Patil, Shivam Dube, Atharva Ankolekar, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Shams Mulani, Maxwell Swaminathan, Mohit Avasthi, Sylvester D’Souza, Hardik Tamore (WK).