Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy returns for 19th edition in Indore
The tournament serves as a scouting ground for national selectors and various IPL franchises, according to Sportstar.
The 19th edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is set to begin in Indore, acting as a significant scouting ground for national selectors and IPL franchises, according to Sportstar.
The tournament has previously served as a platform for players to secure opportunities. For example, Jasprit Bumrah attracted the attention of John Wright, and Shahrukh Khan secured an IPL spot following his 2020-21 campaign.
Last season, Ishan Kishan scored 517 runs, including two centuries, to help Jharkhand win the title and earn a recall to the Indian team for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The upcoming season features established internationals such as Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami, who can use the competition to push for a return to the national side.
Other players, including Prithvi Shaw, Virat Singh, and Ashwin Hebbar, are looking to re-establish their professional standing through the tournament.
The competition will also feature 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is scheduled to captain Bihar in the first two matches of the season.