Abhishek Nayar, recently shacked from team India's assistant coach duties, will join the third season of the T20 Mumbai League with the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals as their mentor. Another renowned name in the Indian cricket circuit, Paras Mhambrey, who was an integral part of the Men in Blue brigade during Rahul Dravid's coaching era, is all set to join ARCS Andheri as a mentor.

Nayar and Mhambrey both received their appointment letters from their respective franchises to guide budding talents. T20 Mumbai League , one of the most popular and impactful franchise tournaments for Indian domestic cricket, after a long six-year break, is heading towards its third season, which is scheduled to start on May 26 and conclude on June 8, containing eight teams.

Abhishek Nayar and Paras Mhambrey, with years of coaching experience, can be proved to be the right persons to promote young talents. After relief from the national team duties, Nayar joined IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, the champion of IPL 2024, where he was an instrumental figure for the Knights.

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This year's T20 Mumbai League is going to be huge, as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed Team India skipper Rohit Sharma as the face of the tournament, and over 2,800 players registered their names for the third season of the league.

Indian cricket fans are waiting for T20 Mumbai League 2025

Multiple talented players like Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, and Shams Mulani, who are currently thriving in IPL, first came under the spotlight when they displayed their skills in Mumbai's own franchise league. MCA recently announced a list containing the names of the coaches appointed by the respective teams. 

Check the list some other mentors here:

• Omkar Salvi (SoBo Mumbai Falcons) 
• Rajesh Pawar (ARCS Andheri)
• Atul Ranade (Triumph Knights Mumbai North East)
• Amit Dani (Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals)
• Prashant Shetty (Eagle Thane Strikers)
• Pravin Tambe (North Mumbai Panthers)
• Vinod Raghvan (Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs)
• Namo Bandra Blasters has yet to announce their coach's name. 

Rohit Sharma's tale is one of dreams fulfilled. As a boy, he would stand outside the Wankhede Stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of his cricketing idols. Today, the same stadium will have a stand in his name, a moment that brings his journey full circle. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced that Level 3 of the Divecha Pavilion at Wankhede will be named after Rohit, one of India's greatest cricketers.

For Rohit, this is not only an honour, it's an emotional moment. "We were not permitted to go into Wankhede in my childhood days," he said. "Now, a stand is going to be constructed in my name, it will be a very emotional moment for me. I do not know how I will behave." He recalled how he and his pals would complete their U-14 or U-16 training at Azad Maidan and go over to Wankhede, just to watch the Mumbai Ranji side train. Entering was not easy, but those were the memories that stuck with him.

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Rohit Sharma said, "In my childhood we were not allowed to enter Wankhede, now a stand is going to be built in my name, this will be a very emotional moment for me, I don't know how I will react". 🥹#CSKvsMI #RohitSharmapic.twitter.com/1oN8KUoX4e

— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) April 20, 2025

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Rohit Sharma: A Legend Whose Records Speak Louder Than Words

Rohit's professional life has been nothing but incredible. He took India to two massive ICC victories, the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. He has also led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL victories. His achievements as a captain and batsman have earned him one of the most honored names in global cricket.

He has the record for the most runs in a one-day international, 264 runs, and is the only player to have three double centuries in ODIs. Rohit has more than 11,000 ODI runs and over 4,000 in Tests. He's also India's top run-scorer in T20Is with 4,231 runs and four centuries. With Rohit, MCA will also dedicate stands to late India captain Ajit Wadekar and former BCCI president Sharad Pawar. It is a moment of pride for Mumbai cricket. Having his name on a stand at Wankhede will give a lot of encouragement to many young cricketers who, like Rohit once, have big dreams from outside the gate.

BCCI's stance against corruption is crystal clear— zero tolerance. Indian cricket history contains multiple dark chapters related to match fixing and corruption. Over the years, Indian cricket has changed a lot to make the game clean from any kind of corruption.

In a recent event, the BCCI ombudsman has chosen the highest order against a person who is alleged to have match-fixed. A lifetime ban has been imposed on Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah, a T20 team owner, by the BCCI Ombudsman, Justice Arun Mishra. Bhamrah was alleged to have fixed a match in the Mumbai T20 league. The questionable incident took place in the second season, in 2019, of the Mumbai T20 league semi-final.

According to several reports, Gurmeet conversed with a player with the intent of match-fixing. The cricketer informed the authority about Bhamrah's approach, and an investigation ignited following the information provided by the cricketer. The investigation process, led by BCCI, found Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah guilty with evidence. 

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 A clear statement from BCCI 

After the investigation, the board transferred the matter to their ombudsman, Justice Arun Mishra. After examining all proofs, Justice Mishra decided to ban the T20 team owner for a lifetime. It was a clear statement against corruption in cricket from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Ombudsman Justice Mishra, who was a former judge of the Supreme Court of India. 

After the conclusion of the ongoing IPL 2025, the Mumbai T20 League's upcoming season is set to start. This edition will feature eight teams, including the existing franchises: North Mumbai Panthers, ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Namo Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs.

A portion of the order copy states, "Transcript of the conversation shows that Sonu Vasan offered money and other benefits to Bhavin Thakkar at the behest of the respondent. Upon meriting the entire offer that he made on behalf of the respondent, Sonu Vasan told Bhavin Thakkar whatever call Thakkar wishes to take in the matter, Vasan would relay it back to the respondent."

India captain Rohit Sharma has claimed one more outstanding milestone in his distinguished career, a stand in honor of his name at the legendary Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed this decision at its Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2025, paying tribute to Rohit's significant contribution to Mumbai and Indian cricket over the years.

Rohit, who has played almost two decades for Mumbai in domestic cricket and took India to two big ICC titles in the past year, spoke about his feelings after the announcement. "It's a dream-like feeling to have a stand on my name, and I will always be thankful," Rohit said. "You never know how long you will play, but to receive these honours is something I could never dream of."

The Rohit stand will be placed at Divecha Pavilion, Level 3 of the Wankhede Stadium. It goes in the exclusive list of cricketing heroes Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Dilip Vengsarkar, who also have stands at the same venue named after them. Notably, Rohit becomes only the second active Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli, who has a stand in his name at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to receive this rare tribute.

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Honouring Mumbai’s cricketing greats

MCA also chose to dedicate stands to the late Ajit Wadekar and ex-MCA and BCCI President Sharad Pawar. Ajit Wadekar's name will adorn Grand Stand Level 4, while Pawar will be remembered with Grand Stand Level 3.

Rohit Sharma on getting a stand named after him in the Wankhede Stadium 🔥

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— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) April 18, 2025

This distinction is on the heels of Rohit's successful captaincy in 2024 and 2025, when he led India to a T20 World Cup victory after 11 years and then followed it with a Champions Trophy victory in February 2025. Even though he drew criticism following a lean period in Tests, Rohit has still excelled in white-ball cricket and proved his mettle all over again.

With the next IPL match against Chennai Super Kings on April 20 at the same venue, the fans will now be supporting their hometown hero in front of the newly-named Rohit Sharma Stand a moment surely to be remembered in Mumbai cricket history.

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unexpected move from Mumbai to Goa made headlines on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Jaiswal submitted a request to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), expressing his desire to switch teams, which was promptly approved by the governing body. The 23-year-old left-hander will now represent Goa from the 2025-26 season and is a strong candidate for captaincy. However, with a packed international schedule, it remains uncertain how much time he will be able to dedicate to the state team.

The southpaw batter stated that it was a very tough decision for him, as he owed his success to Mumbai. The star India batter acknowledged that the city had shaped him into the player he was and expressed his lifelong gratitude to the MCA. Jaiswal also mentioned that Goa had presented him with a new opportunity, including a leadership role. His primary focus remained on performing well for India, but whenever he was not on national duty, he would play for Goa and strive to help them progress in the tournament.

"It was a very tough decision for me. Whatever I am today is because of Mumbai. The city has made me who I am, and all my life, I will be indebted to the MCA. Goa has thrown me a new opportunity, and it has offered me a leadership role. My first goal will be to do well for India and whenever I'm not on national duty, I will be playing for Goa and try to make them go deep into the tournament. This was an (important) opportunity which came my way, and I just took it, " Jaiswal told The Indian Express in an interview where he revealed his move to Goa

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Rift between Yashasvi Jaiswal and a senior player in the Mumbai team: Reports

A report by India Today has made intriguing claims about the possible reason behind Yashasvi Jaiswal’s departure from Mumbai. According to sources close to the situation, the young left-hander was reportedly unhappy with the constant scrutiny in the Mumbai setup.

The report further alleged that Jaiswal’s relationship with Mumbai’s First-Class captain, Ajinkya Rahane, had become untenable. The tension between the two is said to have started in 2022 when Rahane sent Jaiswal off the field for excessive sledging during a match. Despite Jaiswal scoring a double century (265 off 323 balls), West Zone skipper Rahane asked him to leave the field on the final day for sledging South Zone batter Ravi Teja.

Additionally, the report claimed that Jaiswal faced constant questioning regarding his shot selection. The breaking point reportedly came when he was criticized by Mumbai’s team management following a poor performance against Jammu and Kashmir. Mumbai coach Omkar Salvi and Rahane allegedly questioned his commitment, which led to an angry Jaiswal kicking Rahane’s kitbag. A separate PTI report also hinted at a rift between Jaiswal and a senior player in the Mumbai team.

 "It is also believed Jaiswal's decision to move to Goa could be due to his displeasure with the Mumbai team management. In the contest against J&K last season, sources said Jaiswal had a rift with a senior member of the side in the second innings after the latter questioned his shot selection as Mumbai were battling to save the game. In reply, Jaiswal shot back at the senior questioning his shot in the first innings," the news agency report said.

Quinton de Kock MI: South African veteran wicketkeeper and batter Quinton de Kock is set to reunite with the MI franchise almost after 4 years. The T20 specialist will join MI franchise's NY setup for the upcoming season. The inclusion of de Kock will make MI New York more stable than ever, as they already have an experienced and star-studded core team with Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, and Rashid Khan.

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The 32-year-old de Kock will be joined by Azmatullah Omerzai, George Linde, and Naveen-ul-Haq. As per media reports, Naveen is set to switch from Texas Super Kings to MINY. George Linde, another South African who will join the MINY camp, after a successful SA20 triumph where he displayed his swashbuckling batting skills throughout the tournament and helped MI Cape Town to win the silverware. 

In the ongoing Indian Premier League, Quinton de Kock is one of the main men for the Kolkata Knight Riders, who already played an unbeaten 97-run knock for the defending champion. de Kock, after retiring from international cricket, has solidified his name as a globetrotting T20 club cricketer. So far he has participated in 7 different club competitions. 

Quinton de Kock played for Mumbai Indians in IPL back in 2019, 2020-21, and 2021. His most successful season with the MI was in 2019, where he scored 529 in 16 games; in the 2020-21 season, he scored 503 runs in 16 matches. 

Now that the 2025 season of IPL is in full swing, aspiring cricketers and fans are able to see their favourite players up close, since players had a chance to interact and engage with the public. One engagement saw veteran New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson coaching the young Indian batting sensation, Sarfaraz Khan, in Mumbai, where both encouraged emerging young cricketers.
Williamson’s Guidance To Youngsters

One of the most talented batsmen of modern times Kane Williamson, known for his calm demeanour, is currently participating in IPL and recently tried to assist with mobile coaching on the streets of Mumbai. Specifically, the New Zealand captain provided some guidance on footwork, temperament and batting technique.

The entire audience were all ears during the training session, which immensely improved their skills, and thus it was surely the case where it was met with a lot of appreciation.

𝐊𝐈𝐖𝐈'𝐬 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐈! 👀

From international pitches to Mumbai’s streets, #KaneWilliamson trains the next-gen cricketers! 🤩 𝘼 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙨 & 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧! ⭐#IPLonJioStar 👉 #KKRvSRH |… pic.twitter.com/tT7pu41pZf

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 3, 2025

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Sarfaraz Khan's Local Connect

The above session with experts was also attended by upcoming Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, who is another product of Mumbai. Sarfaraz's aggressive batting style blended with his ability to connect with the local talent made him a great hit. Having started off in the domestic circuit and now sharing his experience with IPL, Khan told students how important it is to remain focused and disciplined and never give up on dreams.

A Star Sports Initiative

Star Sports created a unique opportunity during the IPL 2025, exciting cricketing legends Kane Williamson and Sarfaraz Khan with a close encounter with their young fans! Together, they conducted a surprise training session in Mumbai, helping to motivate and mentor loyal fans with aspirations to become cricketers.

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Social media was filled with positive comments praising them for their commitment to cricket and community. This initiative demonstrated the essence of the IPL joy, learning, and play for everyone's enjoyment, while providing a memorable experience for the young participants.

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter, Sara Tendulkar, has hit the headlines after buying out the Mumbai franchise for the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL). The development is a major milestone in the evolution of esports and cricket in the digital space, yet again merging traditional sport with the rapidly growing domain of competitive gaming.

Encouraged by its first season's success, GEPL Season 2 will boast innovative team types and richer competition dynamics. Team members will participate on Real Cricket 24 with its deep play and authentic balling. All of this would build towards the grand finale during May 2025 in the highest level of digital sports viewing.

Twitter reacts to Sara Tendulkar's entry in GEPL

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Cricket and esports fans have inundated social media with responses, with many looking forward to her participation and others making light-hearted comparisons.

📢 Big News! 🚀

Sara Tendulkar has officially entered the world of e-sports! 🎮🏏

She has acquired the Mumbai Franchise in the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL). 🔥#SaraTendulkar #GEPL #eCricket #MumbaiFranchise #CricketMeetsEsports #Gaming #CricketFans #SportsTech pic.twitter.com/33ZBDhnV2U

— IPL Insider (@InsiderIpl) April 2, 2025

🏏#SaraTendulkar, daughter of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has bought the Mumbai franchise in the #GlobalECricketPremierLeague season 2.

📱More details about the world’s largest e-cricket and entertainment league: https://t.co/lb30KICcjx pic.twitter.com/wxHlbSjR85

— Mint (@livemint) April 2, 2025

🚨 Sara Tendulkar becomes a franchise owner! 🚨 Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter has bought the Mumbai franchise in the GEPL Season 2! 🎮🏏 Get ready for an exciting season with intense competition and strategic gameplay! 🔥💥#GEPL #SaraTendulkar #CricketEsports #MumbaiTeam pic.twitter.com/iEaMiEaBby

— cricketwebs (@cricketwebs_com) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar begins a new journey. Team owner of Mumbai in GEPL pic.twitter.com/6MexQkG1rC

— MOVIES WWE CRICKET NBA (@FilmWWECrickNBA) April 2, 2025

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara joins Nikhil Kamath, 'Shark' Peyush Bansal in a cricket premier leaguehttps://t.co/HmTS006Gfv

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar joins Jetsynthesys' Global E-Cricket Premier League as Mumbai franchise owner for S2. GEPL the world's largest e-cricket and entertainment league. pic.twitter.com/0dWjvV9K15

— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) April 2, 2025

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter #SaraTendulkar has become the Mumbai franchise owner of the #GlobaleCricketPremierLeague (GEPL) for its highly anticipated Season 2https://t.co/mwNusOgRmK

— ETV Bharat (@ETVBharatEng) April 2, 2025

"Wow, that's exciting news! Sara Tendulkar stepping up as a team owner for JetSynthesys in the GEPL is a big move. Looking forward to seeing how this shakes up the esports scene!"

— A̾𝕾𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖍🕊️ (@jija001_) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar stepping into franchise ownership is exciting news. 🥶

— 𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐞 🌙 (@ZoreOffl) April 2, 2025

Interesting! What role will Sara Tendulkar play as the team owner? Looking forward to seeing Mumbai dominate in GEPL Season 2!

— IPL Memes (@Ajay_Sharma_04) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar joins GEPL as Mumbai franchise owner! Exciting times ahead for Season 2. 🏏🔥

— Bhullur Sonkar🏏 (@bhullur_sonkar) April 2, 2025

सारा तेंडुलकर हिने मुंबई फ्रँचायझी खरेदी केली आहे. #SaraTendulkar #GEPLhttps://t.co/q1rqpp8mLn

— SakalSports (@SakalSports) April 2, 2025

Wow, Sara Tendulkar stepping up as Mumbai's team owner in GEPL Season 2—big move for esports

— JHALAK (@_Jhalak_1) April 2, 2025

🚨 SARA TENDULKAR - TEAM OWNER OF MUMBAI TEAM IN JET SYNTHESYS' GEPL SEASON 2. pic.twitter.com/r8n7GQdO5n

— Nick. (@CricWithNick) April 2, 2025

GEPL- "Gokuldham e Premier League"

— Slog Hits (@SloggHits) April 2, 2025

🚨 Sara TENDULKAR 🥵 to GEPL? Big move loading! 👀🔥

— SKY FORCE (@skyforce_hr) April 2, 2025

In a groundbreaking development, the Global E-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) has hired Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, as the owner of the Mumbai franchise for Season 2. Her hiring is an indication of the abundant growth opportunities that E-Cricket offers and the goal of the league to incorporate renowned sports figures and business magnates into its framework.

A New Chapter for Mumbai Franchise

Sara Tendulkar is likely to add vision and extraordinary leadership to the Mumbai franchise and further enhance the popularity of her team in GEPL. As the daughter of a cricketing legend, she has strong ties to the sport and, as someone who is keen on pursuing a career in sports management, adds tremendous value to the league. The fanfare surrounding Tendulkar’s hiring further reflects the convictions of supporters that her leadership will fundamentally transform the team’s performance for the better.

🚨 SARA TENDULKAR TO GEPL 🚨

Global E-Cricket Premier League has announced Sara Tendulkar will be the Owner of Mumbai franchise for Season 2. 🏏 pic.twitter.com/TgoZ7ZU4v1

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 2, 2025

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GEPL’S Increasing Power in E-Cricket

The Global E-Cricket Premier League has been witnessing an ever-increasing following since its inception. The hiring of prominent personalities such as Sara Tendulkar, underpins the commitment of GEPL to bolster its target position as the leading digital premier cricket league. This decision is likely to increase popularity, sponsorship, and overall interaction, and make Season 2 a Centerpiece of E-Cricket excitement.

Additionally, the second season of the GEPL will bring a few new features.  In addition to the team formats, the league dynamics will be further expanded, and Real Cricket 24 will fuel the innovative action.  Top teams will compete for the coveted title of "e-Cricket Icon" on the international stage at the Ace Tournament summit showdown, which is set for May 2025.

Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Ashwani Kumar, another rising star of Indian cricket, scouted by Mumbai Indians, took 4 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on the evening of March 31. The young seamer claimed his very first IPL wicket on his debut ball for MI. 

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First ball, first wicket for Mumbai Indians; history had been written when Kumar dismissed KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane. Along with Rahane, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, and Andre Russell fall prey to the 23-year-old left-arm medium pacer. Crowds at the Wankhede stadium were on their feet when he completely fooled Russell to hit the stumps. A historic evening for Ashwani Kumar, a historic night for the Indian Premier League. 

But it was not the first time that a Mumbai Indians bowler cleared a batter on their debut match. According to the stats, before Kumar, there were 2 more MI bowlers who did wonders before. Kumar became the third bowler for the Mumbai Indians to take a wicket on IPL debut. Ali Murtaza and Alzarri Joseph bagged a wicket on their very first IPL delivery. 

Back in 2019, Alzarri Joseph had a fairytale beginning for the Mumbai Indians in his IPL career. He delivered a maiden and dismissed David Warner in his debut over. Ali Murtuza was the first MI bowler to achieve this all-time record. He dismissed Naman Ojha from Rajasthan Royals in his first IPL ball back in 2010.