Goa, Nov. 9 -- India's white-ball maestro Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his return to competitive cricket after a five-month hiatus. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially named the dynamic batsman as captain of the state squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scheduled to begin on November 14.

After missing the opening rounds of the Ranji Trophy, Suryakumar steps into the leadership role to spearhead Mumbai's T20 campaign. MCA representatives emphasized that Suryakumar's international stature, tactical experience, and explosive batting approach will provide immense guidance to the side.

Mumbai has been grouped in Elite Group D alongside Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Hyderabad, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Vidarbha. Th...