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Shardul Thakur targets the No. 8 all-rounder spot for the 2027 ODI World Cup, backed by strong domestic form and readiness for an India comeback.
Suryakumar Yadav has been ruled out of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy 2025–26 opener against Jammu & Kashmir due to back pain, with Shardul Thakur named as captain.
Ajinkya Rahane has stepped down as Mumbai captain, with Shardul Thakur likely to succeed him. While Rahane shifts focus to his batting, Mumbai's challenge will be making a smooth transition and maintaining dominance in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.