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In Photos | Ranji Trophy: Mumbai's Siddhesh Lad and Ayush Mhatre address media before season opener

Updated On: 08 October, 2026 06:28 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Siddhesh Lad, captain of Mumbai, and vice-captain Ayush Mhatre addressed the pre-season press conference organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association at Wankhede Stadium ahead of the new Ranji Trophy season (Pics: Ashish Raje)

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Lad and Mhatre said they are eyeing a record-extending 43rd Ranji Trophy title as a young Mumbai side begins its campaign against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday
Lad and Mhatre said they are eyeing a record-extending 43rd Ranji Trophy title as a young Mumbai side begins its campaign against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday
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Speaking at a pre-season press conference organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association at the Wankhede Stadium, Lad and Mhatre shared insights into the team’s preparations, tactical approach and ambitions for the upcoming red-ball season
Speaking at a pre-season press conference organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association at the Wankhede Stadium, Lad and Mhatre shared insights into the team’s preparations, tactical approach and ambitions for the upcoming red-ball season
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“Given Mumbai’s rich history, the 42 Ranji Trophy titles we have won and the legacy of players who have represented the team, there will always be pressure when you wear the Mumbai jersey. But as a unit, we want to embrace that pressure," Lad said
“Given Mumbai’s rich history, the 42 Ranji Trophy titles we have won and the legacy of players who have represented the team, there will always be pressure when you wear the Mumbai jersey. But as a unit, we want to embrace that pressure," Lad said
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“Being named vice-captain of Mumbai is a big responsibility and a very proud moment for me, especially given the stature of the team and what the Ranji Trophy means to Mumbai cricket. The support I have received from the team has been excellent, and I have never felt like I was treated differently because I am a youngster," said Ayush Mhatre
“Being named vice-captain of Mumbai is a big responsibility and a very proud moment for me, especially given the stature of the team and what the Ranji Trophy means to Mumbai cricket. The support I have received from the team has been excellent, and I have never felt like I was treated differently because I am a youngster," said Ayush Mhatre
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Mumbai squad for first match of Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Siddhesh Lad (Captain), Ayush Mhatre (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, 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 D'Souza and Onkar Tarmale.
Mumbai squad for first match of Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Siddhesh Lad (Captain), Ayush Mhatre (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, 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 D'Souza and Onkar Tarmale.

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