Will Suryansh Shedge Lead Mumbai’s Emerging Team to Success on England Tour?

Mumbai, June 16 (NationPress) — The rising all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been appointed as the captain of Mumbai’s emerging cricket team for an extensive month-long developmental tour to England, as announced by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday.

The tour is set to commence on June 28 and will feature the young squad participating in a series of competitive matches aimed at preparing the future stars of Mumbai cricket for the challenges of senior-level play. Among the notable talents in the squad are Musheer Khan, an explosive batting all-rounder, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, celebrated for his top-order batting prowess, and Himanshu Singh, an up-and-coming left-arm spinner.

A number of the players have already gained experience in first-class cricket by competing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, and this overseas tour presents a crucial opportunity to further hone their skills.

During the trip, the team plans to play five two-day matches and four one-day games against various teams across the UK. Scheduled fixtures include encounters with respected clubs such as Nottinghamshire, Combined National Counties (Challengers), Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire, among others.

MCA secretary Abhay Hadap highlighted the significant goal of this initiative, referring to it as an essential step in nurturing well-rounded cricketers. “The tour is designed to accelerate player development — improving technical and tactical skills, building mental resilience, fostering cultural exchange, and identifying future senior talent,” Hadap stated.

Exposure to the distinct English conditions — known for their swing-friendly climate and challenging pitches — is expected to test and refine the squad’s techniques, temperament, and adaptability.

The tour will take place under the guidance of former Mumbai cricketer Kiran Powar, who will serve as the head coach. The management team also includes MCA treasurer Arman Mallick as manager, forming part of a six-member support staff dedicated to ensuring the squad is thoroughly prepared both on and off the field.

For the MCA, the upcoming tour to England is an integral part of a long-term strategy aimed at strengthening Mumbai’s cricketing foundation and maintaining its illustrious legacy. With promising talents like Musheer Khan and Angkrish Raghuvanshi already making waves at youth levels, and with Shedge stepping into a leadership role, this tour may herald the advent of Mumbai’s next generation of cricketing stars.

Squad: Suryansh Shedge (c), Vedant Murkar (vc), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Vartak, Aayush Zimare, Himanshu Singh, Manan Bhatt, Musheer Khan, Nikhil Giri, Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Prateekkumar Yadav, Prem Devkar, Prince Badiani, Zaid Patankar, Hrishikesh Gore, Harshal Jadhav.