Mumbai’s captain for the remaining Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 league games is star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, who missed over three months of action due to a spleen injury. Regular captain Shardul Thakur was sidelined for the tournament after suffering a calf injury following the crushing defeat to Maharashtra, forcing Mumbai to make a leadership change.
For the pivotal role, the Mumbai Cricket Association looked to Shreyas Iyer.
With 16 points from five games, Mumbai is now ranked second in Elite Group C. However, after the 128-run loss, their net run rate declined. To guarantee a berth in the knockout stages, at least one victory is required in the remaining matches against Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
Notably, the 34-year-old passed match simulations earlier this month after completing his rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. The BCCI’s return-to-play process includes his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the medical staff is eager to determine whether he can endure the rigours of a complete 100-over match without experiencing any pain.
India’s vice captain for the NZ ODIs is Shreyas Iyer.
Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav will be joining the Mumbai team in Jaipur in the interim. Sarfaraz Khan, a prolific batsman who missed the last game due to quadriceps pain, is also anticipated to make a comeback. With 220 runs from three games at an average of 110, Sarfaraz has been Mumbai’s most impressive player. Given that Mumbai is losing Thakur’s all-around contributions, Shreyas Iyer will be attentively observed. With 11 wickets at an average of 9.54 in five games, the seamer had been their finest bowler thus far.
In addition, Shreyas Iyer was designated as India’s vice-captain for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11. However, final fitness clearance is still pending. He could play in one or more ODIs, marking his first international participation since October of last year, if he has a strong recovery, according to the selectors.
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