Yashasvi Jaiswal Returns To Mumbai For Ranji Trophy Opener; Ayush Mhatre Named Vice-Captain

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ayush Mhatre. [Source - AFP/X]Mumbai have announced their squad for the opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to feature, while Ayush Mhatre has been named vice-captain.Siddhesh Lad will lead the side, while Suryakumar Yadav misses out despite making himself available. Mumbai will face Chandigarh at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from October 11.Ayush Mhatre Returns From Injury As Mumbai Vice-Captain For Ranji Trophy OpenerMumbai revealed their 16-member squad on Monday for their first-round Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash against Chandigarh, with Ayush Mhatre returning after spending five months out with a hamstring injury.Mhatre suffered the injury during the IPL 2026 and has now been named vice-captain for Mumbai’s opener, marking his return to competitive cricket after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Mumbai's squad: Siddhesh Lad (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Mhatre (VC), Divyansh Saxena, Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Suved Parkar, Aakash Anand (WK), Hardik Tamore (WK), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Atharva Ankolekar, Tushar Deshpande, Mohit Awasthi, Sylvester Dsouza and Onkar Tarmale.Yashasvi Jaiswal Set To Feature For Mumbai In Ranji Trophy OpenerYashasvi Jaiswal will return to action for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy opener against Chandigarh. The India opener last turned out for his state side in their quarter-final defeat last season and is expected to open the innings.The game also gives Jaiswal valuable match time before flying to New Zealand for the Test and ODI series. He spent the recent ODIs against West Indies on the bench, making this outing important.Also Read: Irani Cup Winners List From 1959-2026Suryakumar Yadav Left Out As Mumbai Look To Give Youngsters ChancesSuryakumar Yadav has been left out of Mumbai’s squad despite making himself available. Mumbai chief selector Rajesh Pawar said they wanted to give opportunities to youngsters, while leaving the door open for his future selection.Suryakumar was recently dropped from India’s T20I side after leading them to the T20 World Cup 2026 title. He last played for Mumbai in a Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Punjab in January, earlier this year. The batter has not played a first-class game since Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy semi-final defeat in 2025. He also missed the entire Ranji Trophy campaign last season but is now keen to return in the 2026-27 season.Also Read: Sahibzada Farhan Named New Pakistan T20I Captain As PCB Confirms Sri Lanka And Tri-Nation Series Squads