Yashasvi Jaiswal's unexpected ankle injury has sidelined him from Mumbai's crucial Ranji Trophy semi-final clash against Vidarbha, a significant setback for the team. The match is set to begin on Monday in Nagpur. This news adds another layer of complexity to Mumbai's already challenging Ranji Trophy season.

Jaiswal's Injury and its Impact

Jaiswal, who was initially considered for India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad, was surprisingly left out in favor of Varun Chakaravarthy. He was named as a non-travelling reserve. Now, due to the ankle injury sustained during training, he's expected to return home, leaving Mumbai's batting lineup slightly depleted. The team management has chosen not to seek a replacement, relying on the squad's existing depth, which includes experienced players.

• Injury: Ankle injury during training.
• Consequence: Ruled out of Ranji Trophy semi-final.
• Status: Non-travelling reserve for the Champions Trophy.

Mumbai's Squad Depth

Despite Jaiswal's absence, Mumbai boasts a strong roster featuring seasoned campaigners. Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team, supported by Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Shardul Thakur, among others. Dube is also named as a non-travelling reserve in India's Champions Trophy side.

Jaiswal's Recent Performances

Jaiswal recently made his ODI debut against England earlier this month in Nagpur. He scored 15 runs in that match. However, in the current Ranji Trophy season, he has played only one match and made scores of 4 and 26 runs.

Semi-Final Clash: Mumbai vs. Vidarbha

The semi-final against Vidarbha presents a tough challenge for Mumbai. Vidarbha has been in excellent form this season. They have secured outright victories in seven of their eight games. Moreover, Mumbai is the defending champion. The match is a repeat of the title clash from the previous year.

Mumbai Squad:

• Ajinkya Rahane (capt)
• Ayush Mhatre
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi
• Amogh Bhatkal
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Siddhesh Lad
• Shivam Dube
• Akash Anand (wk)
• Hardik Tamore (wk)
• Suryansh Shedge
• Shardul Thakur
• Shams Mulani
• Tanush Kotian
• Mohit Avasthi
• Sylvester D'Souza
• Royston Dias
• Atharva Ankolekar
• Harsh Tanna