SMAT 2024: Prithvi Shaw Selected In Mumbai Squad After Ranji Trophy Omission Due To Fitness Issues

Prithvi Shaw back in Mumbai squad [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.Com] Prithvi Shaw back in Mumbai squad [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.Com]

Seems like the Mumbai domestic side has given the perfect birthday gift to Prithvi Shaw by selecting him in the squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. The selection panel have included 28-probable names for the forthcoming mega event.

Apart from Shaw, the other big names in the squad include - Shreyas Iyer, and Ajinkya Rahane, and it is widely expected that Rahane will lead the Mumbai side in SMAT 2024. Shaw last played a T20 match during the IPL 2024, and since then he has played in England, representing Northamptonshire in their One-Day Cup and County Championship.

After the first two Ranji Trophy matches, Shaw was dropped from the side due to fitness and weight issues. With almost all the big names present, the omission of star all-rounder, Tanush Kotian comes in as a surprise.

The players named in the probable squad have been asked to report at the MCA Academy on Saturday, November 9 as the squad looks to develop game plans.

Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Jay Bista, Shreeraj Gharat, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Ishan Mulchandani, Siddesh Lad, Hardik Tamore (WK), Aakash Anand (WK), Sairaj Patil, Akash Parkar, Shams Mulani, Himanshu Singh, Sagar Chhabria, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Avasthi, Sylvester Dsouza, Royston Dias, Yogesh Patil, Harsh Tanna, Irfan Umair, Vinayak Bhoir, Krutik Hanagavadi, Shashank Attarde, Juned Khan

SMAT to begin from November 23

The latest edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will commence from November 23. Mumbai have been placed in Group E, alongside teams like Goa, Services, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Nagaland. The final will be played on December 15.