India's T20 Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube Set to Represent Mumbai in SMAT

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and allrounder Shivam Dube are set to represent Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, starting on November 26. The defending champions will play their league matches at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Mumbai’s chief selector, Sanjay Patil, confirmed the players’ availability, and the selectors are expected to finalize the squad soon.

The inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube is a significant boost for Mumbai as they prepare for the tournament. Yadav, who has faced recent form challenges, will aim to make an impact in this event. Dube has shown improvement as a medium-pacer and also looks to contribute notably.

The Mumbai selectors will convene to finalize the squad, with discussions about whether Yadav or Shardul Thakur will lead the team. Thakur has previously captained Mumbai successfully in the Ranji Trophy, securing three outright wins in five matches.

“Suryakumar Yadav’s recent performances have raised concerns, as he managed only 72 runs in seven matches during the T20 Asia Cup. His form also reflected in the T20I series against Australia, where he scored 84 runs at an average of 28.00, with a top score of 39 not out.”

Summary note: The squad selection aims to balance experience with form, as Mumbai eyes another strong showing in SMAT.

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Observer Voice Observer Voice — 2025-11-21

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