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SMAT 2026: IPL careers, India futures in focus as Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy returns for 19th edition

Headline via Sportstar · first report 13 Nov, 13:28 IST, latest 14 Nov, 08:23 IST

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3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Hindustan Times at 13 Nov, 13:28 IST; the latest is from Hindustan Times at 14 Nov, 08:23 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report13 Nov, 13:28 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 08:23 IST
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India’s premier domestic T20 competition will end just 10 days before the IPL’s mini-auction, giving franchises another close look at potential recruits
The tournament has often served as a talent hunting ground for IPL scouts, while for established internationals such as Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami, it offers competitive game time and a window to push for a return to the Indian team.
Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are among the players to watch as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy gets underway.

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