Mumbai have unveiled their squad for the opening phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with Rohit Sharma set to represent the side in the first two matches of the tournament. The team will be captained by Shardul Thakur, who leads a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young talent.
Alongside Rohit, the batting line-up features well-known names such as Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan, and rising star Angkrish Raghuvanshi. However, notable absentees include Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ayush Mhatre, suggesting a focus on squad rotation and fresh combinations.
New Faces and Emerging Talent
Mumbai have handed opportunities to several lesser-known players. Chinmay Sutar, who previously represented India Emerging in List A cricket, makes a return to the state squad. Young batter Ishan Mulchandani also earns a call-up, while pacer Onkar Tarmale, recently acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL auction, adds depth to the bowling attack.
Experience in Key Roles
The squad retains a strong core of familiar performers, including Siddhesh Lad, wicketkeepers Akash Anand and Hardik Tamore, and the reliable spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian. Their presence ensures balance and experience across departments.
Group Stage Fixtures
Mumbai have been placed in Group C and will begin their campaign against Sikkim in Jaipur on December 24. Their second group match is scheduled two days later, where they will take on Uttarakhand.
Mumbai Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy
Shardul Thakur (capt), Rohit Sharma (first two matches), Ishan Mulchandani, Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sarfaraz Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Chinmay Sutar, Akash Anand (wk), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande, Onkar Tarmale, Sylvester D'Souza, Sairaj Patil, Suryansh Shedge
