The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has onboarded two new team operators for the third edition of the T20 Mumbai League, set to begin on May 26. T20 Mumbai League Season 3 will feature eight teams.
Roadway Solutions India Infra secured the operating rights of Sobo Mumbai Falcons for ₹82 crore and Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment acquired the team representing Mumbai South Central region for ₹57 crore.
Two new franchises have joined T20 Mumbai League bandwagon which already has North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India), ARCS Andheri (Arcs Sports & Entertainment), Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (Transcon Triumph Knights), Namo Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports Ventures), Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle Infra India) and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs (World Star Premier League).
Ajinkya Naik, President, Mumbai Cricket Association, said, “We are excited to welcome two new franchise operators to the T20 Mumbai League family. With growing interest from stakeholders, our goal is to provide an even larger platform for Mumbai’s talented players and build India’s next cricket heroes.”
Organised by the MCA, the league returns after a six-year break and the Season 3 has already received an overwhelming response with over 2800 player registrations, reflecting the league’s significant role as a vital platform for emerging cricket talent in Mumbai.
Launched in 2018 to identify and promote cricketing talent, the league has served as a launchpad for several promising players such as Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande and Shams Mulani, who have gone on to make their mark at higher levels.
MCA also named India captain Rohit Sharma as the face of T20 Mumbai League Season 3.
