Rajasthan has ushered in a new era of domestic cricket leadership by appointing Mahipal Lomror as captain for the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season. The 25-year-old all-rounder’s elevation is seen as a move to inject energy, consistency, and renewed direction into a team that has struggled for sustained success in recent years.
Lomror’s appointment comes on the back of an outstanding 2024–25 season, where he was Rajasthan’s standout performer with the bat. He scored 616 runs in seven matches, including two centuries and a remarkable unbeaten triple hundred, one of the highest individual scores in the domestic season. His ability to control innings and accelerate under pressure has impressed selectors, while his left-arm spin adds balance to the side.
Known for his temperament and aggression, Lomror has steadily evolved from a promising U-19 cricketer to one of Rajasthan’s most reliable senior players. He has also featured in the IPL, gaining valuable exposure that the Rajasthan Cricket Association believes will strengthen his tactical and leadership acumen. His previous stints as vice-captain and occasional stand-in skipper have shown flashes of his leadership style — assertive, communicative, and grounded.
Under his captaincy, Rajasthan will look to rebuild after an underwhelming 2024–25 campaign where they finished fifth in Elite Group B, missing out on the knockout stage. The team showed moments of potential but lacked the consistency and finishing ability to close out matches. Lomror’s challenge will be to bring stability to the batting order and sharper intent in the field.
The 2025–26 Rajasthan squad includes several experienced names like Deepak Hooda, Deepak Chahar, and Rahul Chahar, along with emerging talents such as Manav Suthar, who has been named vice-captain. This mix of senior players and youth gives Lomror a versatile unit to lead — one capable of adapting to different match situations and conditions.
A significant part of Rajasthan’s preparation will take place at the Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre in Nathdwara, a new home base with upgraded pitches and modern facilities. The association hopes this shift will help the players train in more controlled conditions and simulate diverse surfaces they will encounter during the season. Lomror has reportedly welcomed the change, calling it “an opportunity to sharpen our adaptability and make home advantage count.”
Rajasthan’s management has made it clear that Lomror’s selection is about long-term planning. At 25, he represents a new generation of cricketers capable of blending experience from franchise leagues with the endurance and patience of red-ball cricket. His leadership will also be closely watched by national selectors, who view consistent domestic leadership as a key attribute for higher honors.
The upcoming season will test Lomror’s ability to translate individual brilliance into collective success. If he can inspire consistency and unity within the squad, Rajasthan could transform from mid-table competitors to genuine contenders. The message from the RCA is clear — it’s time for fresh thinking, and Mahipal Lomror is the man trusted to deliver it.
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