Mumbai:Experienced middle-order batter Siddhesh Lad has been named Mumbai’s captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, taking over leadership duties from all-rounder Shardul Thakur.
Thakur was captaincy responsibilities to manage his overall workload. Lad, who previously led the 42-time domestic champions, steps back into the captaincy role for a second consecutive year. A senior Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official confirmed Lad’s appointment.
Thakur had taken over the captaincy from Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the 2025-26 season, guiding Mumbai to a quarterfinal finish.
The 34-year-old Lad made a strong return to the Mumbai squad in the 2024-25 season following a one-year cooling-off period after a brief stint with Goa. He enjoyed an outstanding campaign last season, scoring 774 runs across eight matches at an average of 77.40, featuring five centuries and a half-century.
Mumbai will kick off their Ranji Trophy campaign against Chandigarh when the season begins on October 11.