Brief
Suryakumar Yadav captains MIG Cricket Club to win in President's Cup debut
The former India T20 captain was handed his club cap and led MIG to a 154‑run chase in his first match as captain.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Former India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav returned to competitive cricket on Oct. 11, 2026, when he received his cap for MIG Cricket Club and was named captain for the President's Cup, a Mumbai club tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (Sportskeeda).
What happened
Yadav was handed the MIG cap in a team huddle before the club's opening game against Muslim United Sports Club. Wearing the club jersey, gloves and bat, he addressed his teammates and then led the side in a T20 match. MIG chased down a target of 154 runs in 15.4 overs, winning by five wickets. Yadav contributed 17 runs off 10 balls, striking three boundaries at a strike rate of 170.00.
What the report adds
The article notes that Yadav's appearance comes after being omitted from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for 2026‑27, a decision attributed to his lack of red‑ball cricket since February 2025 and missed pre‑season training. It also recalls that Yadav last represented India at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he captained the side to a title defence before being dropped from the national team and missing subsequent series against Ireland and England.
What was said
The report describes Yadav as "all smiles" and applauded by teammates after receiving his cap, but provides no direct quotations.
How it came about
Yadav's club comeback follows a period of limited domestic involvement and a disappointing IPL 2026 season with the Mumbai Indians, where he scored 270 runs in 13 matches at an average of 20.76. The President's Cup offers him a platform to rebuild form ahead of any future national selection considerations.
Key facts
- Suryakumar Yadav received his MIG Cricket Club cap and was named captain for the President's Cup on Oct. 11, 2026. (sportskeeda.com)
- MIG Cricket Club beat Muslim United Sports Club by five wickets, chasing 154 runs in 15.4 overs. (sportskeeda.com)
- Yadav scored 17 runs off 10 balls at a strike rate of 170.00 in the match. (sportskeeda.com)
- He had been left out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for 2026‑27 due to not playing red‑ball cricket since Feb 2025. (sportskeeda.com)
- Yadav last played for India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, after which he was dropped from the national side. (sportskeeda.com)
Sources
- [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “Suryakumar Yadav receuves MIG Cricket Club cap; named captain in President's Cup [Watch]”
