The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today unveiled a roster of coaches and mentors for the return of the T20 Mumbai League. After a six-year hiatus, the third edition of the tournament is set to reignite the city’s cricketing fervour at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, running from May 26 to June 8 with eight franchises competing for glory.
Former India cricketers Abhishek Nayar and Paras Mhambrey have been appointed mentors for Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals and ARCS Andheri respectively. Their experience and leadership are expected to play a vital role in shaping the league’s emerging talent.
An impressive coaching line-up has also been announced, with 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), and Vinod Raghvan (Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs) named as head coaches. The head coach for Namo Bandra Blasters will be announced shortly.
“As the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), we are committed to promoting and empowering local coaches and support staff, ensuring they receive greater opportunities to grow and contribute not only to Mumbai cricket but also to Indian cricket,” said Ajinkya Naik, President of the MCA. “By nurturing homegrown talent, we aim to strengthen the foundation of our cricketing ecosystem and create pathways for sustained excellence.”
The T20 Mumbai League has previously served as a launchpad for future stars like Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, and Shams Mulani, all of whom rose to prominence after standout performances in earlier editions.