The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a 28-player probables list for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament. The list includes several prominent names such as Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer, alongside experienced batsman Ajinkya Rahane. With a blend of experienced players and emerging talent, Mumbai’s squad appears well-prepared for a competitive season ahead.

Mumbai’s senior selection committee finalises probables

The probables list was selected by the MCA’s Senior Selection Committee, chaired by Sanjay Patil and including Ravi Thaker, Jeetendra Thackeray, Kiran Powar, and Vikrant Yeligeti. This committee has aimed to create a balanced roster that includes senior players and young talents for the domestic T20 competition.

In addition to Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and left-arm spinner Shams Mulani have also made the cut. However, star all-rounder Tanush Kotian’s absence from the probables has raised eyebrows. Young wicketkeepers Hardik Tamore and Aakash Anand are among the two selected to take on glovework responsibilities, while promising teenager Ayush Mhatre, who impressed in his debut Ranji season, has also been included.

The players have been asked to report to the MCA Academy at the BKC facility on Saturday, November 9, ahead of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy clash against Odisha, giving the squad an opportunity to begin preparation for the tournament together.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy schedule and Mumbai’s Group E opponents

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is set to begin on November 23, bringing together top domestic teams from across India. Mumbai has been placed in Group E, where they will face off against teams including Goa, Kerala, Services, Maharashtra, and Nagaland. The competition will span several weeks, with the final scheduled for December 15.

Mumbai’s campaign will kick off with a match against their neighbours, Goa. The venue for this opening clash will be announced soon, but the team is eager to make a strong start. With a squad filled with both experienced hands and emerging players, Mumbai will be aiming to lift the trophy and demonstrate their strength in India’s premier domestic T20 competition.

This probables list for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy highlights Mumbai’s commitment to both experienced talent and promising youth. As the team heads into the season, they look to showcase skill and determination in their quest for T20 success. Fans will be keenly watching stars like Shaw and Iyer lead the way as the tournament unfolds.