Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 Begins with Young Leaders and IPL Hopefuls
The 19th Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's premier domestic T20 cricket tournament, begins on November 14 and runs until December 6. Defending champions Jharkhand and teams like Bihar, led by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi—the youngest-ever T20 captain—will compete alongside squads featuring stars such as Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy. The tournament offers uncapped players a platform ahead of the IPL auction, with matches across multiple venues and groups.
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thehindu broke this story on 13 Nov, 03:14 pm. Other outlets followed.