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Major Drama in Mumbai Cricket: Suryakumar Yadav Left Out of Ranji Team
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News18•06-10-2026, 07:50
Major Drama in Mumbai Cricket: Suryakumar Yadav Left Out of Ranji Team
- •The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) contacted Suryakumar Yadav to ask about his availability and interest in playing the upcoming Ranji Trophy match.
- •Suryakumar Yadav responded positively, confirming that he was ready and fit to play.
- •Despite his confirmation, chief selector Rajesh Pawar revealed that Surya was not selected because he has not played Test cricket in the past year.
- •MCA officials claimed they tried contacting him multiple times without receiving a response, sparking questions over his omission.
- •Siddhesh Lad has been appointed as captain and Ayush Mhatre as vice-captain of the Mumbai team for this season.
Key Questions Answered
Chief selector Rajesh Pawar stated that Suryakumar Yadav was not selected because he has not played red-ball Test cricket in the past year and needs to play it first.
The MCA selection committee appointed Siddhesh Lad as captain and opening batsman Ayush Mhatre as vice-captain for the season, with Yashasvi Jaiswal also joining as an opening batsman.
MCA contacted Suryakumar to ask about his availability, and he confirmed he was ready and fit to play. However, officials claimed they later tried calling him multiple times without a response, while questions were raised regarding whether the MCA changed its decision.
