Mohammed Siraj appointed Hyderabad captain for Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Details
What's the story
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been appointed as the captain of the Hyderabad team for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season. The decision was made by the senior selection committee of the Hyderabad Cricket Association on Friday. Chama Milind will be his deputy and will take charge whenever Siraj is unavailable. The left-arm pacer has also been a regular name in Hyderabad's domestic setup.
Captaincy impact
Siraj struggles to find his rhythm after 2-month break
The captaincy comes at an important time for Siraj, who admitted that a two-month break after the IPL affected his rhythm.
He said, "I am purely a rhythm bowler. If I am not in sync, I can't explode through the crease."
The upcoming Ranji Trophy season will provide Siraj with an opportunity to bowl long spells and prepare himself for India's next assignment.
Past performance
Siraj's previous stint as Hyderabad captain
Siraj's first stint as Hyderabad captain came during the last Ranji Trophy season.
He took over from Rahul Singh and led the team against Mumbai and Chhattisgarh.
Hyderabad lost to Mumbai by nine wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
The match against Chhattisgarh ended in a draw despite centuries from M Abhirath, K Jimateja, and Pragnay Reddy for Hyderabad.
Career stats
Siraj aims to bounce back in the upcoming Ranji Trophy
Siraj has been a key member of India's bowling attack since his international debut.
He has taken 144 wickets in 48 Tests and 76 wickets in 50 ODIs.
In T20Is, he has claimed 17 wickets in as many matches.
The Ranji Trophy season will be crucial for Siraj as he looks to regain his rhythm after a challenging Sri Lanka tour where his pace dropped significantly.