Mumbai Cricket Association Invites Bids for T20 Mumbai League Season 3 Team Operations

 

Mumbai Cricket Association Invites Bids for T20 Mumbai League Season 3 Team Operations

Mumbai, April 2, 2025: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially released a tender document inviting bids from interested and eligible parties for the rights to operate two new teams in the upcoming third season of the T20 Mumbai League.

Established in 2018, the T20 Mumbai League has grown into one of India’s premier domestic franchise-based T20 tournaments. The league has served as a crucial platform for emerging cricketers, showcasing talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, and Shams Mulani, who have all advanced to higher levels of the sport.

Returning after a six-year hiatus, the much-anticipated third season is set to begin on May 27, 2025, reigniting the passion of Mumbai’s cricketing community. The tournament will feature eight teams, including six existing franchises—North Mumbai Panthers, ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Namo Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs—along with two newly introduced teams.

MCA sees this as a golden opportunity for new stakeholders to join and contribute to the league’s growth. Speaking about the league’s impact, MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap stated, “The T20 Mumbai League has played a crucial role in identifying, developing, and promoting cricket talent at the grassroots level. Beyond serving as a launchpad for young players, it has significantly contributed to the city’s cricketing ecosystem. As we welcome new franchise owners, we aim to further elevate the league’s status. Their involvement will be key in bringing fresh vision and investment, ultimately enhancing opportunities for players, fans, and stakeholders. We eagerly look forward to collaborating with bidders who share our commitment to the league’s future.”

The bidding process is now open to interested and eligible parties. Prospective franchise owners can obtain the bid document from the MCA office at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai upon making a non-refundable payment of ₹1 lakh via demand draft in favor of the Mumbai Cricket Association. The documents will be available for collection from April 1 to April 7, between 11 AM and 6 PM.

With the introduction of two new teams, the third season of T20 Mumbai League promises to be bigger and better, offering fresh opportunities for cricketing talent and further solidifying Mumbai’s reputation as a hub for exciting T20 action.