The T20 Mumbai League gears up for its most ambitious edition yet with the MCA announcing player retentions for 2026. Heavyweights Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube headline the list, joined by icons like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane, setting the stage for fierce competition.
Each of the eight teams has retained three players, creating robust foundations. Suryakumar Yadav leads Triumph Knights as icon player with Ayush Mhatre and Suryansh Shedge. Shreyas Iyer anchors Sobo Mumbai Falcons alongside Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harsh Aghav. Tushar Deshpande headlines defending champs Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals with Siddhesh Lad and Rohan Raje.
Yashasvi Jaiswal shines for Bandra Blasters with Suved Parkar and Dhrumil Matkar. Shivam Dube powers ARCS Andheri with Pragnesh Kanpillawar and Deepak Shetty. Sarfaraz Khan guides Aakash Tigers with Shams Mulani and Jay Bista, while Ajinkya Rahane steers North Mumbai Panthers with Abhijnan Kundu and Tanush Kotian.
Shardul Thakur bolsters Eagle Thane Strikers alongside Atharva Ankolekar and Sairaj Patil. These retentions blend international pedigree with domestic promise, including U19 World Cup winner Ayush Mhatre.
Ajinkya Naik, MCA chief, called it a bold statement of intent, boosting the league’s prestige and mentoring young guns. Rajdeep Gupta praised the franchises’ clarity, foreseeing a high-stakes season. Post-retention, the auction spotlight looms, promising explosive team builds for a thrilling 2026 campaign.
