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India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is set to lead Mumbai in his comeback match after recovering from an injury. In Mumbai’s remaining two league stage games of Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26, Iyer will lead as captain Shardul Thakur has been ruled out of the tournament due to a calf injury.
"The Mumbai Cricket Association is pleased to announce that Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the Captain of the Mumbai senior men’s team for the remaining league matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy," said MCA secretary Dr Unmesh Khanvilkar in a statement.
"Shreyas Iyer will take over the leadership responsibilities in place of Shardul Thakur, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury and is currently unavailable for selection.
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"An experienced international cricketer with proven leadership credentials, Shreyas Iyer brings calmness, tactical acumen, and a strong understanding of the game. The Association is confident that under his captaincy, the Mumbai team will continue to perform with determination and uphold Mumbai cricket’s rich legacy.
"The Mumbai Cricket Association wishes Shardul Thakur a speedy recovery and extends its best wishes to Shreyas Iyer and the entire Mumbai squad for the upcoming matches."
Changes in Mumbai squad
Alongside Iyer, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube will be available for Mumbai's clash against Himachal Pradesh in Jaipur on January 6. Their final league stage game is against Punjab on January 8 in Jaipur as well.
Meanwhile, there is no update on Sarfaraz Khan who missed the clash against Maharashtra due to discomfort in quadriceps. He may feature in the clash against Himachal Pradesh. Also, Mumbai have added 34-year-old off-spinner Shashank Attarde to the squad. He has played just two List A games, taking one wicket.
Currently, Mumbai are placed second in Group C with four wins from five games. Their only defeat came against Maharashtra.
Iyer’s fitness test in VHT
Earlier this month, Iyer was picked in India’s squad for the ODI series against New Zealand. However, his participation is subject to fitness. He will prove his game fitness in the VHT games before linking up with the squad in Vadodra for the series opener. The ODI vice-captain has not played a single match since he got injured on Australia tour.
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