Siddhesh Lad Replaces Shardul Thakur As Mumbai Captain Ahead Of 2026-27 Ranji Trophy Season
Mumbai: Seasoned middle-order batter Siddhesh Lad has replaced Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Glenn Phillips Laughs After Taking One Handed Screamer In CPL 2026; Reaction Goes Viral | VIDEO Thakur has been replaced to manage his workload while the dependable Lad has been heralded as the new leader of the domestic giants for a second consecutive season.…
Mumbai's cricket team has announced that veteran batsman Siddhesh Lad will captain the team for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, taking over from Shardul Thakur. Thakur's position was replaced to ensure he can manage his workload effectively. Lad, a 34-year-old middle-order batter, is set to lead the Mumbai team for the second consecutive season.
Last season, Lad played a key role in Mumbai's campaign, scoring 774 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of 77.40, including five centuries and a fifty. The official confirmation of Lad's appointment came from a top official of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). Mumbai's Ranji Trophy journey will commence on October 11, with their first match against Chandigarh.
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