Angkrish Raghuvanshi Declared Fit and Named in Mumbai Pre‑Season Squad
His return provides Mumbai a proven top‑order option as selectors blend returning IPL performers with teenage fast‑bowling prospects
Overview
- Raghuvanshi was declared fit and included in Mumbai’s squad for the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy and other pre‑season events, Mumbai selectors announced Friday.
- The 22‑year‑old fractured a finger during IPL 2026, underwent surgery in London and missed the T20 Mumbai League before completing rehabilitation and rejoining competitive selection.
- Mumbai’s selection committee, led by chief selector Rajesh Pawar, named a side led by Suved Parkar that also brings in 16‑year‑old pacer Karthik Kumar and Onkar Tarmale to the senior setup.
- Ayush Mhatre remains unavailable while he completes a staged hamstring rehabilitation programme at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, according to Pawar.
- Raghuvanshi’s return adds a high‑scoring top‑order option after he scored 422 runs for KKR in IPL 2026 and should help Mumbai rebuild his match rhythm while giving younger bowlers a pathway to higher levels.