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The T20 Mumbai League is set to make a grand comeback after a six-year hiatus, and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has kicked things off with a bang by announcing eight icon players for the 2025 season, including Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav. The star-studded lineup promises to bring unparalleled excitement to the Wankhede Stadium, where the tournament will unfold from May 26 to June 8, 2025.
A glittering return for T20 Mumbai League
The T20 Mumbai League, last held in 2019, is a prestigious domestic T20 competition organized by the MCA to showcase and nurture Mumbai’s rich cricketing talent. Known for producing some of India’s finest cricketers, Mumbai’s cricketing legacy is unmatched, and the competition serves as a platform to blend seasoned stars with emerging youngsters. The 2025 edition will feature eight franchise-based teams, each vying for supremacy in a high-octane tournament at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, a venue synonymous with cricketing history.
The MCA’s decision to revive the league comes with a renewed focus on grassroots development and competitive cricket. To ensure the participation of Mumbai’s top talent, the MCA has mandated that all Mumbai cricketers, except those on Indian team duties or sidelined by injuries, must play in the tournament. This move underscores the league’s dual objective: to provide fans with top-tier entertainment and to groom the next generation of cricketers.
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The high-profile icon players in Mumbai T20 League
The announcement of the eight icon players has set the stage for a thrilling season. Each player brings a unique flair, experience, and fan following, ensuring that the T20 tournament will be a spectacle.
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shreyas Iyer
- Prithvi Shaw
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Tushar Deshpande
- Shardul Thakur
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Shivam Dube
Rohit Sharma named brand ambassador of the tournament
In a major boost to the tournament’s profile, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma has been officially announced as the face of the league, bringing with him a wave of excitement and credibility. The upcoming edition is expected to see intense competition, with the player auction soon to be announced. In a new twist to the format, each of the eight participating teams will have the opportunity to pick one icon player ahead of the auction, allowing franchises to build their squads around a marquee name.
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