Promising Mumbai and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been sidelined from the Mumbai Emerging Team’s ongoing tour of England after suffering a minor fracture in the thumb of his right hand. The injury means Raghuvanshi has had to return home for treatment, and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has not yet announced a replacement.
Injury Details & Team Response
- Injury: Minor fracture in the right thumb
- Incident: Occurred during the England tour (no official details released on how it happened)
- Current Status: Raghuvanshi has flown back to India to begin recovery
- Replacement: MCA has yet to name a replacement player
- Official Statement: The MCA has not disclosed the circumstances of the injury or commented on responsibility
Raghuvanshi’s Recent Performances
At just 21, Angkrish Raghuvanshi is considered a high-potential batting talent:
- IPL Career: 22 matches for KKR, 463 runs at an average of around 29
- IPL 2025: Modest performance, but notable runs for SoBo Mumbai Falcons, leading them to the final in local competition
About Mumbai Emerging Team’s England Tour
- Tour Duration: One month, began on June 28
- Purpose: Structured to give young Mumbai cricketers valuable experience in English conditions
- Captain: Suryansh Shedge
- Head Coach: Kiran Powar (ex-Mumbai player)
- Team Manager: Arman Mallick (MCA treasurer)
- Squad Composition: Includes Ranji Trophy regulars and strong youth prospects
Full Squad (As Named for England Tour)
- Suryansh Shedge (Captain)
- Vedant Murkar (Vice-captain)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (injured)
- Ayush Vartak
- Ayush Zimare
- Himanshu Singh
- Manan Bhatt
- Musheer Khan
- Nikhil Giri
- Pragnesh Kanpillewar
- Pratik Yadav
- Prem Devkar
- Rishikesh Gore
- Harsh Aghav
- Harshal Jadhav
- Prince Badiani
- Zaid Patankar
What’s Next?
- Raghuvanshi will focus on recovery with guidance from Mumbai’s medical and coaching teams.
- The rest of the squad continues its England tour under the established staff.
- MCA is expected to update on a replacement or further squad changes if any.
Raghuvanshi’s absence is a significant blow for Mumbai’s young side, but the tour remains a valuable platform for Mumbai’s emerging cricket talent to gain overseas experience and prepare for higher levels of the game.
