Will Surya, Shreyas, Rahane Play T20 Mumbai League? Here’s the Latest
Rohit Sharma, India’s Test and ODI captain, will be the brand ambassador for the T20 Mumbai League, which is set to return after a four-year break. The tournament, organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), had been suspended after its 2018 and 2019 editions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the league making a comeback, the MCA is hopeful that other top Mumbai players like Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav will also feature in the event.
Rohit, who retired from T20 Internationals but continues to play in the IPL, will attend the official launch of the league on Friday.
Star Power Expected
While participation isn’t mandatory, the MCA expects leading players to take part.
“Their presence will boost Mumbai cricket and add value to the league,” an MCA official told PTI.
The list of high-profile Mumbai players includes:
Suryakumar Yadav
Shreyas Iyer
Ajinkya Rahane
Shivam Dube
Tushar Deshpande
Prithvi Shaw
Format and Details
The tournament will begin after the IPL ends on May 25.
Over 2,800 players have registered for the competition.
The league will feature eight teams, with two new franchises to be revealed soon.
Existing teams:
North Mumbai Panthers
ARCS Andheri
Triumph Knights Mumbai North East
Namo Bandra Blasters
Eagle Thane Strikers
Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs
The MCA is also considering a fee of ₹15 lakh for each “icon player” in the league.
