The newly appointed Mumbai captain, Shardul Thakur, was ruled out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with two matches remaining in the league stage.
Since then, he is yet to return to action in domestic cricket.
Will Mumbai Skipper Shardul Thakur Play in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Quarter-finals?
The most dominant team in the history of the Ranji Trophy has topped the Elite Group D to seal their place in the quarter-finals. But ahead of the knockouts, the fans are actively searching for if Shardul Thakur will be available to lead the side.
The answer is yes.
Shardul was enjoying a consistent run with the ball in the VHT 2025-26 before being sidelined from the event. He was Mumbai's highest wicket-taker of the 50-over league, bagging 11 scalps in five appearances, at a miraculous economy rate of 3.40.
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Mumbai Continuing Great Run in Ranji Trophy 2025-26
Mumbai are carrying on an unbeaten run with four victories and three draws in seven matches of the red-ball league so far. Notably, the team is also the most successful side in the tournament's history, claiming a total of 42 titles.
They had also recorded a massive feat by winning the silverware in 15 successive seasons from 1959-60 to 1972-73. However, their last group-stage clash of this season has ended with a draw against Delhi.
A five-wicket haul from Mohit Avasthi had bundled out the seventh-placed Delhi for just 221 runs in the first innings. In response, Mumbai could also manage 317 runs, spearheaded by the interim captain's gritty 103. But a strong comeback from the opposition, led by skipper Ayush Doseja's 159 not out, levelled the fixture.
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