New Delhi: The excitement around the T20 Mumbai League 2025 is building as the tournament is gearing up for its much-awaited third season. India’s T20I specialist Suryakumar Yadav, on Friday, was named the icon player for the Triumph Knights Mumbai NorthEast while seasoned campaigner Shreyas Iyer went to SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the icon players’ draft released in Mumbai.
The tournament, which will feature eight teams, is set to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8. Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy skipper Ajinkya Rahane will play for the Namo Bandra Blasters while fiery all-rounder and CSK player Shivam Dube has been named in the roster for Arcs Andheri.
Deshpande to spreadhead Maratha Royals
Meanwhile, Tushar Deshpande, who is known as an aggressive bowler, has become the face of the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals in the third edition of the league. Indian Test player Sarfaraz Khan, who gained a lot of popularity for his sensational batting, has gone to the Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb while Shardul Thakur and Prithvi Shaw have been allotted to Eagle Thane Strikers and North Mumbai Panthers respectively.
‘Today’s event marks a significant milestone in shaping the core identity and vision of each franchise. With established stars finalised as icon players, teams are now well-positioned to build strong and competitive squads at the upcoming mega auction, which will showcase the finest cricketing talent from the city. The T20 Mumbai League continues to serve as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing emerging players. We remain committed to strengthening grassroots cricket while delivering a world-class experience for both players and fans,’ said Ajinkya Naik, President of MCA.
As many as 2800 registrations were witnessed for the third edition of the league and the player auction will be from a pruned list of 400 players on May 7, said the MCA chief. Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar will also be associated with the league but their roles will be revealed at a later date.
As many as 2800 registrations were witnessed for the third edition of the league and the player auction will be from a pruned list of 400 players on May 7. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
