Maharashtra name 18-member squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; captain not yet announced

Maharashtra's 18-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy has been announced. The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) released the team on Monday. The captain has not yet been named.

The biggest attraction of the squad is the inclusion of India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and aggressive opener Prithvi Shaw. Rahul Tripathi, Sahil Parakh, Siddhesh Veer and all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni are also in the team.

Gaikwad is currently with the Indian team for the ODI series against New Zealand. The series ends on November 15. For this reason, all eyes are on his availability for the Maharashtra team.

In bowling, the fast-bowling responsibility could fall on Mukesh Choudhary. Left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal could play a key role in the middle overs.

Ramakrishna Ghosh has also returned to the squad. The fast-bowling all-rounder was ruled out of the tournament with a fractured leg while playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. He will now return to competitive cricket in this tournament. His return will strengthen Maharashtra's line-up of all-rounders.

Along with these players, Suraj Shinde, Tanay Sanghvi, Kiran Chormale, Ranjeet Nikam, Pradeep Dadhe, Rushikesh Sonawane, Vivek Shelar, Hitesh Walunj and Prashant Solanki have also been picked.

Maharashtra are in Elite Group C. All league-stage matches will be played in Mohali and New Chandigarh between November 14 and 26. The team's first match is against Puducherry in Mohali on November 14. They then play Kerala in New Chandigarh on November 16.

Maharashtra will then take the field against Himachal Pradesh on November 18 and Assam on November 20. Matches against Madhya Pradesh on November 22, Tripura on November 24 and Andhra Pradesh on November 26 follow.

The squad: Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshin Kulkarni, Sahil Parakh, Rahul Tripathi, Suraj Shinde, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Tanay Sanghvi, Vicky Ostwal, Kiran Chormale, Ranjeet Nikam, Pradeep Dadhe, Rushikesh Sonawane, Vivek Shelar, Hitesh Walunj, Prashant Solanki and Siddhesh Veer.