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Suryakumar Yadav dropped from Mumbai squad, captain Siddhesh Lad reacts
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News18•08-10-2026, 19:52
Suryakumar Yadav dropped from Mumbai squad, captain Siddhesh Lad reacts
- •Suryakumar Yadav has faced a rough patch and missed out on a spot in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad after failing to attend pre-season training sessions.
- •Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad supported the selection committee and management decision while acknowledging Suryakumar Yadav's past contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket.
- •Chief selector Rajesh Pawar stated that the team wants Suryakumar Yadav to play red-ball cricket and regain form after not playing any red-ball matches in the last 18 months.
Key Questions Answered
Suryakumar Yadav was left out because he skipped the pre-season training camp and remained non-responsive when contacted by the Mumbai Cricket Association about squad selection 10 days prior. Additionally, selectors noted that he lacked recent red-ball match experience, having not played a first-class match in the last 18 months.
Siddhesh Lad supported the selection committee's decision, acknowledging Suryakumar's immense contributions and status as a World Cup-winning captain while respecting the management's choice.
Chief selector Rajesh Pawar stated that they want Suryakumar Yadav to play a few red-ball cricket matches and regain his form to earn back his spot in the team.
