LUCKNOW: Former Ranji Trophy captain Karan Sharma has been named captain of the Uttar Pradesh team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2026-27 domestic cricket season.The right-handed batter has been given the responsibility following a series of consistent performances in domestic cricket.Karan was the highest run-scorer in the UPT20 League 2026, scoring 361 runs. This was the third time he finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, having previously scored 519 runs in 2025 and 606 runs in 2023.He also delivered a strong performance in the Ranji Trophy, scoring 167 runs against Puducherry in the first leg of the 2026 season.His performances across formats have strengthened his position as one of Uttar Pradesh’s key batters ahead of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.Karan will lead the state side in the domestic T20 tournament as Uttar Pradesh looks to build on its performances in the upcoming season.
