Young all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been named the captain of Mumbai's U-23 (Emerging) team for their upcoming cricket tour of England. The team will play five two-day matches and four one-day matches against different teams in England.
Along with Shedge, the squad includes two other young stars, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan. Both had good experiences in the IPL and have been part of Mumbai’s T20 league.
This tour is a big opportunity for these young players to gain experience in foreign conditions and improve their skills. It will also help selectors see how they perform outside India, which is important for future selections in higher-level teams like India A or the national side.
Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) hopes that this group of talented youngsters, under the leadership of Shedge, will do well and return stronger.
Squad: Suryansh Shedge (c), Vedant Murkar (vc), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Vartak, Aayush Zimare, Himanshu Singh, Manan Bhatt, Musheer Khan, Nikhil Giri, Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Prateekkumar Yadav, Prem Devkar, Prince Badiani, Zaid Patankar, Hrishikesh Gore, Harshal Jadhav.
Sachin Tendulkar Intervenes To Preserve Pataudi Legacy In India–England Test Series: Reports
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has reportedly played a key role in ensuring that the Pataudi legacy remains part of the India–England Test series, even after the recent decision to rename the trophy as the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.
The Pataudi Trophy, introduced in 2007, was named in honour of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, one of India’s most respected Test captains, and his father Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, who uniquely represented both England and India in Test cricket. The trophy symbolized a rich historical link between the two cricketing nations.
Recently, the BCCI and ECB decided to rename the trophy to honour Tendulkar and James Anderson, England’s highest wicket-taker in Tests. While the new name celebrates modern greats, many fans and experts felt it overlooked the historical significance of the Pataudi name.
Understanding the importance of tradition, Tendulkar personally reached out to senior officials in both boards and also had discussions with Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI and ICC chairman.
Tendulkar’s gesture has been widely praised as an act of humility and reverence for the game's history. It also highlights the importance of respecting cricket’s rich heritage even as the sport continues to evolve with new stars and achievements.
