Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) SOBO Mumbai Falcons produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs by 25 runs and clinch the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League title at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.Led by captain Sayali Satghare, the Falcons defended a modest total of 124 with disciplined bowling to become the competition’s first-ever champions.The Tigers began their chase steadily before losing skipper Humairaa Kaazi (23) with the score o…
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Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Batting icon Rohit Sharma has backed newly-appointed India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer to thrive in his new role, while hailing the T20 Mumbai League as an important platform for nurturing the next generation of cricketers. Rohit’s remarks came on a night when 21,708 fans packed the Wankhede Stadium for a star-studded Nuvama Pri T20 Mumbai League 2026 clash between SOBO Mumbai Falcons and Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, featuring Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer marked his …
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) As the city gears up for the mega cricket carnival, the star captains of participating teams in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League came together for a grand season launch event in Mumbai on Saturday, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting two weeks of high-voltage cricketing action starting June 1.The event was attended by Ajinkya Naik, President, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of the League Govern…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The countdown to the new season of the T20 Mumbai League and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League gathered pace on Friday as the official trophy tour commenced, igniting excitement among cricket fans across the city.From iconic streets to bustling neighbourhoods, Mumbai came alive with energy and anticipation as supporters turned out to welcome the trophies and celebrate the build-up to what promises to be a mega cricket carnival in the city.Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai …
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday announced Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, and Humaira Kazi as the icon players for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League, marking a key step in shaping the competition ahead of its first season.Sayali will represent SoBo Mumbai Falcons, while Saima and Humaira join Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers, respectively.Both Sayali and Saima have been part of the India set-up and bring international experience to the league, while H…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has named Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor and Humaira Kazi as the Icon Players for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League, marking a key step in shaping the competition ahead of its first season. Sayali will represent SoBo Mumbai Falcons, while Saima and Humaira join Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers, respectively.Both Sayali and Saima have been part of the India set-up and bring international experience to the league, while Humaira is …
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday unveiled the official logo for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League and announced May 2 as the date for the player auction for both the men’s and women’s competitions, marking a defining moment in the evolution of Mumbai’s cricketing landscape.In a city synonymous with cricketing excellence, the launch of a dedicated women’s T20 league is more than just a tournament rollout. It is a structural shift. The unveilin…
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has unveiled a star-studded list of player retentions featuring India captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube for the T20 Mumbai League 2026. With elite performers such as U-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande and Sarfaraz Khan retained, and Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane allotted as Icon Players, franchises have secured a formidable core, underlining the league’s growing st…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Siddhesh Lad and Shardul Thakur were conferred the Justice Tendolkar Trophy for the Best Senior Cricketer for the 2025/26 and 2024/25 seasons, respectively, as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) hosted a grand awards evening in Mumbai on Wednesday.The evening celebrated excellence across the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, with the MCA honouring the outstanding performers who continue to shape Mumbai’s rich cricketing legacy while inspiring the next generation of champio…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) In a landmark move, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced the introduction of a central contract system for its players, with an aim to provide financial security and a professional structure to emerging talent. With this initiative, MCA has become the first state unit in the country to formalise a player contract system. According to its framework, the contracts will be divided into three categories based on performance, fitness benchmarks, and re…