Mumbai’s promising young talent Ayush Mhatre has been appointed captain of the city’s first-class side for the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament in Tamil Nadu. The 17-year-old batter, who has been making headlines ever since his IPL debut with Chennai Super Kings, continues his meteoric rise in Indian domestic cricket.
Ayush Mhatre’s Rapid Rise in Indian Cricket
Mhatre made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai last season and has quickly earned a reputation as one of India’s most exciting young batters. Recently, he led the India Under-19 side on their tour of England, showcasing both skill and leadership. His performance earned him another captaincy opportunity—this time for India U19’s multi-format series against Australia, scheduled for late September 2025.
Interestingly, Mhatre was playing in the Kanga League Division B when he received the call to lead Mumbai in the prestigious Buchi Babu tournament. His consistent performances and leadership abilities at such a young age have made him one of the top names to watch in Indian cricket.
Star-Studded Mumbai Squad for Buchi Babu Tournament 2025
The Mumbai squad for the 2025 edition of the Buchi Babu tournament boasts a strong mix of youth and experience. Joining Mhatre is India Test batter Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in the spotlight recently for his incredible body transformation and consistent performances with the bat.
Sarfaraz’s younger brother, Musheer Khan, is also part of the team. Musheer has been widely regarded as one of India’s most promising all-rounders in domestic cricket. The squad also features several experienced names like Suved Parkar, who will serve as vice-captain, and wicketkeepers Aakash Anand and Hardik Tamore.
Mumbai Squad for Buchi Babu Tournament 2025:
- Ayush Mhatre (captain)
- Musheer Khan
- Divyansh Saxena
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Suved Parkar (vice-captain)
- Pragnesh Kanpillewar
- Harsh Aghav
- Sairaj Patil
- Aakash Parkar
- Aakash Anand (wk)
- Hardik Tamore (wk)
- Shreyas Gurav
- Yash Dicholkar
- Himanshu Singh
- Royston Dias
- Sylvester D’Souza
- Irfan Umair
With such a balanced and talented team, Mumbai will be among the favorites in this year’s Buchi Babu tournament. All eyes will be on Ayush Mhatre as he takes another significant step in his cricketing journey.
