Siddhesh Lad is named captain of Mumbai for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, replacing Shardul Thakur. All outlets report that the change is intended to provide continuity in leadership while also managing Thakur’s workload going into the domestic campaign.
Thakur previously led Mumbai in the prior season, and multiple reports note that he had taken over that role before. Lad’s appointment follows strong recent form in Ranji Trophy, with sources agreeing he scored 774 runs last season. The teams start the tournament on October 11, when Mumbai are set to play Chandigarh in their opening match.
While the details differ slightly in emphasis—one outlet highlights leadership continuity and workload management, another adds background on Thakur’s earlier captaincy changes—both accounts align on the core facts: Lad’s appointment as captain, his recent batting output, Thakur stepping down, and the October 11 opener versus Chandigarh.
