Yashasvi Jaiswal OUT of Mumbai’s Ranji squad, Suryansh Shedge, Angkrish Raghuvanshi added

Yashasvi Jaiswal OUT of Mumbai’s Ranji squad, Suryansh Shedge, Angkrish Raghuvanshi added

Mumbai Face Selection Test as Jaiswal Joins India A Ahead of Himachal Pradesh Clash

Mumbai will be without Yashasvi Jaiswal for their second Ranji Trophy 2026–27 fixture after the India batter was called up to join the India A squad for its upcoming tour of New Zealand. The defending former champions have also lost injured vice-captain Ayush Mhatre, prompting changes to their squad ahead of the match against Himachal Pradesh, scheduled to begin in Bisalpur on October 18.

Suryansh Shedge and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have been added to Mumbai’s squad to cover the two absences. The reshuffle gives the team’s selectors an early test of their batting depth, even as Mumbai arrive with momentum after a commanding opening-round victory over Chandigarh.

Jaiswal’s India A call-up creates an opening

According to RevSportz, Jaiswal will travel to New Zealand to join India A ahead of India’s two-Test series in November. The tour offers the left-handed opener an opportunity to prepare in conditions that could be important for the senior side later in the year. His departure, however, leaves Mumbai without one of their most prominent batters for the Himachal Pradesh fixture.

Jaiswal did not make a significant contribution with the bat in Mumbai’s first match, falling for a duck against Chandigarh. Even so, his experience and reputation make his absence notable. Mumbai’s challenge will be to maintain the same intensity without relying on a player who can change the pace of an innings quickly.

Shedge is among the players in line to benefit. The seam-bowling all-rounder recently impressed in India A’s limited-overs series against Australia A, adding to his value as a flexible option. His inclusion gives Mumbai another player capable of contributing in more than one department, though the team may still need a specialist batter to take on Jaiswal’s role at the top.

Mhatre injury sidelines Mumbai vice-captain

Mumbai must also manage the absence of Mhatre, who has suffered a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring. The injury is expected to keep him out for four to six weeks, ruling him out of the Himachal Pradesh match and potentially affecting the team’s plans for subsequent rounds, depending on his recovery.

Mhatre’s injury is a setback not only because of his batting but also because he was recently appointed vice-captain. His absence removes an emerging leader from the dressing room at a time when Mumbai are trying to build on a strong start to their campaign.

Raghuvanshi has been called into the squad as cover. He missed selection for Mumbai’s first-round match but has since produced a substantial performance in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy, scoring 201 from 248 balls against Bengal at the JU Second Campus Ground in Salt Lake, Kolkata. That innings demonstrated his ability to occupy the crease and build a long knock—qualities that could be valuable in a first-class contest.

With both Jaiswal and Mhatre unavailable, Raghuvanshi could open alongside Divyaansh Saxena. The combination is not yet confirmed, but a new opening partnership would be one of the key talking points when Mumbai take the field. A steady start could help the visitors settle into the match; early wickets, by contrast, would put greater responsibility on the middle order.

Mumbai’s opening-round win sets a high benchmark

Mumbai began their campaign with a dominant innings-and-155-run win over Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium, completing the match inside three days. After being asked to bat, they made 429, with captain Siddhesh Lad leading the way with 86. Musheer Khan added 65 and Tanush Kotian scored 58, giving Mumbai a substantial total despite Jaiswal’s early dismissal.

The bowlers then took control. Chandigarh were dismissed for just 78 in their first innings as Mumbai’s pace attack exploited the conditions. Tushar Deshpande delivered the standout performance, taking five wickets for 17 runs and completing a hat-trick. His spell gave Mumbai a lead large enough to put the opposition under immediate pressure.

Chandigarh showed greater resistance after being asked to follow on, reaching 196 in their second innings. Arjun Azad scored 62 and Shivam Bhambri contributed 44, but Mumbai’s spinners closed out the match. Shams Mulani claimed three wickets for 69, while Kotian took three for 30 to secure the innings victory.

The result reflected Mumbai’s balance: experienced batting, a potent pace attack and spin options capable of finishing the job. The next fixture will test whether that balance holds when the batting order is altered. Mumbai may need contributions from several players rather than a single headline performance.

Group standings and match prediction

Mumbai lead the group standings with seven points and a net run rate of +2.012 after their opening win. Haryana sit second with six points and a net run rate of +1.104, having beaten Himachal Pradesh. Tamil Nadu and Railways have three points each after earning first-innings leads in drawn matches, while Rajasthan and Uttarakhand have one point apiece.

Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh are yet to register points after losing their opening fixtures. Himachal Pradesh will therefore be keen to respond on home territory, while Mumbai will aim to protect their early position at the top of the table.

Match prediction: Mumbai’s opening-round performance makes them the stronger side on paper, particularly given the quality of their bowling. However, Jaiswal’s departure and Mhatre’s injury make this a more competitive test than their emphatic win over Chandigarh might suggest. If Mumbai’s new opening combination can provide a solid platform, their bowling attack could again prove decisive. Himachal Pradesh’s best route to an upset will be to take early wickets and make the visitors’ reshaped batting line-up work hard for every run.

The October 18 contest is therefore more than a chance for Mumbai to add another win. It will show how effectively the squad can adapt to international call-ups and injury, and whether its emerging players can step into larger roles during the early stages of the Ranji Trophy season.

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