Mumbai has received a significant boost ahead of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarter-final clash against Karnataka, with star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and all-rounder Shardul Thakur returning to the 16-member squad. Thakur has been named captain for the crucial knockout fixture, which begins on February 6.
Jaiswal’s return is particularly welcome after he missed recent Ranji outings due to health issues, including hospitalization following severe food poisoning during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Although not yet at peak fitness, the young Rajasthan Royals opener is deemed ready to contribute. The inclusion of both Jaiswal and Thakur adds considerable firepower and experience to the Mumbai lineup as they aim for domestic glory.
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“Mumbai have received a major boost ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarter-finals, with all-rounder Shardul Thakur and star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal returning to the squad.”
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We saw him in the IPL as well, explosive batting, there he wasn’t playing against Under-19 teams there. He is an incredible player. I think for the next India tour, be it ODIs or T20s, he should definitely be included.
His fastest T20 World Cup fifty for West Indies highlighted his improved fitness and clear batting approach.

“Mumbai have received a major boost ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarter-finals, with all-rounder Shardul Thakur and star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal returning to the squad.”