Siddhesh Lad to replace Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season‎

Siddhesh Lad has been appointed captain of the Mumbai team for the upcoming 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, taking over the reins from Shardul Thakur, who previously helmed the squad. Lad proved his mettle last season, scoring an impressive 774 runs, making him Mumbai's top batter. This strategic decision aims for continuity in leadership while also managing Thakur's workload. Mumbai will kickstart its journey against Chandigarh on October 11.