Suryansh Shedge became the latest product to emerge from the Mumbai talent factory to earn a call up to the Indian team for their UK tour. Shedge was a late addition to the Indian squad, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy who suffered a quadriceps injury.
Who is Suryansh Shedge?
Suryansh Shedge is a 23-year-old Indian batting all-rounder from Mumbai who has rapidly emerged as one of the country's most promising young cricketers. A right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, Shedge represents Mumbai cricket team in domestic cricket and Punjab Kings in the IPL.
He first burst into limelight during Mumbai's victorious 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, where his explosive finishing ability and all-round contributions played a crucial role in the team's title triumph. His fearless batting at the death overs earned praise from several senior cricketers and selectors.
The 23-year-old was also part of the India A squad that won the tri-series in Sri Lanka.
The youngster scored 147 runs in five matches during the recent India A tri-series in Sri Lanka, strengthening his case for national selection. In IPL 2026, he scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 39.50 and strike rate of 175.55.
