India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube have been exempted from taking part in the next round of the Ranji Trophy by Mumbai, as they prepare for the T20I series against South Africa, which begins on December 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, according to a report in The Indian Express.

As per the report, Suryakumar is focusing on white-ball cricket with an eye on the 2026 T20 World Cup and has made himself available for all upcoming limited-overs games ahead of the tournament.

Suryakumar and Dube’s unavailability for the Ranji Trophy means they will next be seen in action when Mumbai take on Railways in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on November 26.

“Yadav has informed MCA that he would not be available and we have accepted his request as we feel that with t

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