"Amazing platform": Arjun Tendulkar after MCA launches T20 Mumbai League and Inaugural Women's league
Mumbai, May 30
Former Mumbai Indians player Arjun Tendulkar praised the role of the newly launched Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League and the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League as platforms for players to showcase their talent and enjoy the game.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and co-sponsor 31 Labels hosted the Grand Season Launch of the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League on Saturday.
The event was attended by MCA President Ajinkya Naik and League Governing Council Chairman Rajdip Gupta, along with star captains of the teams, MCA office bearers, Apex Council members, League Governing Council members, and team operators.
Speaking at the Grand Season Launch event, ArjunTendulkar told reporters, "It's just an amazing platform for everyone to express themselves and enjoy the game. For girls, it is a good platform for them to express themselves and just enjoy the game and play fearlessly."
Speaking at the Launch event, MCA President Ajinkya Naik told reporters about the initiative to launch the T20 League. "I think the main purpose is to give a platform to men and women cricketers, and this will help Mumbai cricketers perform well. It's a new beginning for them in their career."
Addressing how the league can serve as a pathway to bigger stages like the IPL and the Indian national team, Naik added, "See, our main intention is to find good players for the Mumbai team, right? And if they perform well in BCCI tournaments, for sure they will make a way in the Indian team as well as the IPL."
The women's league marks a historic first for MCA, which Naik highlighted as a progressive move.
"We are happy that we are launching the women's T20. We are the only association in India that started women's club cricket. 55 clubs are participating in MCA now, and this is the new initiative, like the new age thing what we have to do. And our Apex Council and Governing Council, Rajdeep Gupta, the chairman, we made sure that we implemented this league so that it's a great platform for the cricketers," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
About time! Women's cricket needs more platforms like this. But I hope MCA ensures genuine talent gets picked, not just those with connections. The league should focus on grassroots development too, not just flashy launches.
Finally Mumbai gets its own T20 league! The women's league being introduced is a big step. I just hope the quality of cricket matches the hype. Remember how some local leagues fizzled out after initial excitement? Let's see how this one goes.
Seeing Arjun supporting women's cricket is wonderful. As a woman cricketer myself (playing in college), this gives us hope. MCA should ensure good facilities and fair compensation for women players too. We need equal opportunities!
Good initiative but I'm skeptical about how many players from this league will actually make it to IPL or national team. In India, there's still a lot of politics in selection. Hope MCA proves me wrong and gives proper exposure to deserving players.
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