The Hyderabad Cricket Association announced on 19 September 2026, that India pace bowler Mohammed Siraj will captain Hyderabad in their first two Ranji Trophy matches of the 2026-27 season. The state cricket board appointed left-arm medium pacer C V Milind as the vice-captain for these opening fixtures.
Hyderabad will play their opening match against Tripura from 11 to 14 October 2026. The team will then clash with Andhra in their second fixture from 18 to 21 October 2026. Hyderabad features in Group B alongside Karnataka, Punjab and Saurashtra.
Ranji Trophy Main Squad Breakdown
The Hyderabad Cricket Association selected a 15-member main squad for the opening two matches. Mohammed Siraj leads the team as captain, while C V Milind serves as vice-captain.
The batting line-up features experienced batter Tanmay Agarwal, M. Abhirath Reddy, Rahul Singh, K. Hima Teja, Varun Goud, Ruthik Yadav Mende and Sai Vikas Reddy. The selection committee chose Rahul Radesh and Sai Pragnay Reddy as the two designated wicketkeepers in the squad. The bowling attack and all-round options include Tanay Thyagarajan, Aniketh Reddy, Clt. Rakshann Readdi and Ajay Dev Goud.
Mohammed Siraj will lead Hyderabad in their first two Ranji Trophy matches of the upcoming season, with CV Milind named his deputy https://t.co/3S6DVzvzGp pic.twitter.com/DMTxYUOSpy
— Cricinfo (@cricinfo) September 20, 2026
Full 15-Man Senior Ranji Trophy Squad and Standby Players: Mohammed Siraj (Captain), C V Milind (Vice-Captain), Tanmay Agarwal, M. Abhirath Reddy, Rahul Singh, K. Hima Teja, Rahul Radesh (Wicketkeeper), Sai Pragnay Reddy (Wicketkeeper), Varun Goud, Tanay Thyagarajan, Aniketh Reddy, Clt. Rakshann Readdi, Ajay Dev Goud, Ruthik Yadav Mende, Sai Vikas Reddy.
The selection committee also named seven standby players for the senior team: Bhavesh Seth (backup wicketkeeper), H K Simha, T Ravi Teja, Shaunak Kulkarni, Mudassar Hussain, Kartikeya Kak and A Pruthvi Reddy.
Player Profile and Recent Record
Thirty-two-year-old India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj brings international experience to the state leadership role. Siraj played for South Zone against East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final. During that final match, Siraj bowled 41 overs across two innings and took one wicket.
Under-23 Squad Announcement for Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy
Alongside the senior team selection, the Hyderabad Cricket Association announced the Under-23 squad for the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy. P. Aman Rao captains the Under-23 team, while Aaron George serves as vice-captain. The Under-23 side will face Railways in their first game on 12 October 2026. The young team will then play Uttarakhand in their second match on 19 October 2026.
Under-23 Squad Members and Standbys
The 15-member Under-23 main squad includes P. Aman Rao, Aaron George, A. Avanish Rao, Raghav Pattapu, Wafi Kachchhi and A. Vignesh Reddy. Sunkari Dheeraj joins A. Avanish Rao as the second wicketkeeper in the squad.
Another milestone for our young Warriors. 💪
Congratulations on their selection to the HCA Under-23 Team for the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy 2026–27. 🙌#WarangalWarriors #TG20 pic.twitter.com/e5uKojaQnA
— Warangal Warriors (@Warangal_TG20) September 19, 2026
The remaining players in the Under-23 team comprise R. Sai Sharan, Pranav Varma, Murugan Abhishek, Kush Agarwal, Nishanth Saranu, Dinesh Rathod, M.A. Malik and K. Rahul Karthikeya. The committee named eight standby players for the Under-23 squad. These standbys include Tarun Rajan, Harshit Sai, Pranav Suryadevara, Yash Satwalker, G. Rithish Reddy, Mayank Gupta, Urwesh Kakkad and Ghazi Abbas. Yash Satwalker features on the Under-23 standby list as a wicketkeeper.
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