Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil has been appointed as the mentor for Mumbai’s men’s teams across all levels for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday.Patil, who played 29 Tests and 45 ODIs for India from 1980 to 1986 and was a member of the 1983 ODI World Cup winning team, will provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, leadership development, and motivational support to both players and coaching staff …
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Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) After helping MSC Maratha Royals successfully defend the T20 Mumbai League title with his match-winning 2-22, India pacer Tushar Deshpande outlined his roadmap for a return to the national setup and stated that he will head back to the drawing board to fine-tune his skills ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. For his exceptional bowling show throughout the T20 Mumbai League, claiming 12 wickets at an economy of 6.6, Deshpande was adjudged the Purple Cap winner. D…
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals successfully retained their T20 Mumbai League title, edging past ARCS Andheri by eight runs in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium. Powered by Chinmay Sutar’s gritty half-century and a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by Tushar Deshpande, the Royals held their nerve to seal back-to-back titles.The presentation ceremony was attended by Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik, League Governing Council Chairman R…
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…
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…