MUMBAI: As the T20 Mumbai League makes a return after six years, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) welcomed Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd and Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment as the franchise operators for the third edition of the league, set to begin on 26 May 2025.
MCA has also named India captain and IPL franchise Mumbai Indians player Rohit Sharma as the face of Season 3. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Mumbai on Friday in the presence of Rohit Sharma, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, and members of both the Apex Council and the League Governing Council along with team operators.
Sharma also unveiled the trophy of the third season.
While the third season will continue to feature eight teams, MCA has onboarded two new team operators. Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd. secured the operating rights of Sobo Mumbai Falcons for Rs. 82 crore, 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 Private Limited), ARCS Andheri (Arcs Sports & Entertainment Private Limited), Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (Transcon Triumph Knights Private Limited), Namo Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports Ventures Private Limited), Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle Infra India Ltd.) and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs (World Star Premier League LLP).
Organised by the MCA, the league returns after a six-year break and the third season has seen over 2800 player registrations.
“We are proud to announce Rohit Sharma as the face of the T20 Mumbai League. His remarkable achievements and journey reflects the core values of Mumbai cricket—grit, determination, hard work, and ambition. His association with the league will not only inspire aspiring cricketers but also elevate the league’s stature. We are equally 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,” commented MCA President Ajinkya Naik.
Sharma said, “Our domestic structure has always been the foundation of Indian cricket’s success. Leagues like T20 Mumbai play a significant role in that journey. They serve as platforms that uncover new talent and provide young players with the exposure they need. Mumbai has a rich cricketing legacy, and we’ve seen some incredible players emerge from here. It’s great to see the league’s return, and I’m excited to be a part of it. I’d encourage every youngster to grab this opportunity and leave their mark. I’m confident the third season will be a memorable experience — not just for the players, but for the fans as well.”
Launched in 2018 with the aim of identifying and promoting 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.
