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Prithvi Shaw to Captain Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy Opener Against Services
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News18•03-10-2026, 20:45
Prithvi Shaw to Captain Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy Opener Against Services
- •Prithvi Shaw has been named captain for Maharashtra's Ranji Trophy opener against Services in New Delhi, starting October 11.
- •Regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is unavailable as he will lead India 'A' in an unofficial one-day series against Australia A.
- •The unofficial ODIs are scheduled for October 6, 9, and 11, coinciding with the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season start.
- •Maharashtra is in Elite Group C alongside Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, and Odisha.
- •The 16-member squad includes Sachin Dhas, Ankeet Bawane, and Rajvardhan Hangargekar, among others.
Key Questions Answered
Prithvi Shaw has been named as Maharashtra's captain for their upcoming Elite Group C Ranji Trophy season opener against Services in New Delhi.
Regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad will miss the match because he is set to lead India A in their three-match unofficial one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry.
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season gets underway on October 11, with Maharashtra facing Services in their opening fixture.
