Mohammed Siraj appoints as captain ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj gets a major role ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. For the remaining part of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, the pacer will play for the Hyderabad cricket team as the captain. The cricket governing body of Hyderabad appoints Siraj as the captain in place of Rahul Singh. Rahul will be seen as the deputy of the newly appointed captain. 

Hyderabad will play two more matches in the Ranji Trophy season later this month. Both of the matches are scheduled to be played in Hyderabad. The home team will face Mumbai from January 22, followed by a match against Chhattisgarh from January 29. The Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Ranji Trophy match will be Siraj's first match as the leader of the team. 

According to a Cricbuzz report, the state cricket board contacted Siraj before taking the final decision. As Siraj will be available for the remaining part of the season, Hyderabad cricket officials did not hesitate to hand over to him the major role. 

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Mohammed Siraj appoints as the captain of Hyderabad 

"We have spoken to him, and he is available for the remainder of the season. He is a fighter and always looks to win, and we are confident that this will rub off on others. As for Aman Rao, he has been doing well for us in the Under-19 and Under-23 age-group matches and is coming off a good Vijay Hazare Trophy season," chairman of selectors Harimohan told Cricbuzz. 

Hyderabad Cricket Team Squad: 

Squad: Md Siraj (Captain), G Rahul Singh (Vice Captain), CV Milind, Tanay Thyagarajan, K Rohit Rayudu, K Himateja, A Varun Goud, M Abhirath Reddy, Rahul Radesh (WK), Aman Rao Perala, CTL Rakshann Readdi, N Nitin Sai Yadav, Kanala Nitesh Reddy, Sai Pragnay Reddy (WK), and B Punnaiah.

Standbys: Mickil Jaiswal, A Avanish Rao (WK), Kartikeya Kak, Pranav Varma, and P Nitish Reddy.