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…
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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…
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates in the memory of former India stars Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, honouring four of Mumbai and India’s most distinguished cricketing figures.The unveiling ceremony will be graced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex Council me…
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Ajinkya Naik has met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The proposed stadium, with a planned seating capacity of 100,000 spectators, is envisioned to be among the largest cricket venues globally. Designed as a state-of-the-art facility, the project aims to set new benchmarks in sporting infrastructure, fan experien…
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik said the organisation was content to host matches in the city despite Wankhede Stadium not being allocated an India–Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in 2027.The BCCI had earlier announced that Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad will host the five Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2027. It meant that Mumbai’s wait to host an India-Australia Test after 2004 continues.“All matches are import…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday unveiled a special Honours Board dedicated to Mumbai’s sports journalists at the Balasaheb Thackeray Press Box inside the iconic Wankhede Stadium.The initiative is aimed at acknowledging the significant role played by the city’s sports journalists in documenting, promoting and preserving Mumbai’s rich cricketing heritage over several decades. The Honours Board has been instituted as a mark of respect for media profess…