Shardul Thakur headlines Eagle Thane Strikers squad for T20 Mumbai League 2026
Thane, May 20
Eagle Thane Strikers have announced their squad for the upcoming edition of the T20 Mumbai League 2026, with a strong mix of experienced campaigners and promising young talent set to represent the franchise in season 4 of the tournament.
According to a release, the Eagle Thane Strikers will once again rely on the experience of India all-rounder Shardul Thakur as the side aims to make a stronger push this season after narrowly missing out on a place in the final in the previous edition, where they suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the semifinal.
The Eagle Thane Strikers squad includes Aditya Vinod Giri, Amartya Raje, Anuj Vinod Giri, Atharav Ankolekar, Ayaan Mohit Jain, Eknath Dinesh Kerkar, Kartik Mithilesh Mishra, Manan Bhat, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale, Rohan Rajendra Ghag, Sairaj Patil, Shardul Thakur, Shashikant Eknath Kadam, Shashwat Yogesh Jagtap, Shaun Motiram Rodrigues, Shivansh Lallan Singh, Siddhant Manoj Singh, Sumeir Samrat Zaveri, Vinay Suresh Kunwar, and Dhanay Parekh.
Speaking on the squad announcement, Eagle Thane Strikers owner Vicky Rupchandani said, "We are pleased with the squad we have assembled for this season. The team has a good balance of experienced players and emerging youngsters who are eager to prove themselves on a big stage. After reaching the semifinals in the previous edition, the objective this season is to take the next step and compete strongly for the title. We are confident the players will give their best and make our supporters proud."
The tournament will run from June 1 to June 13, with Eagle Thane Strikers opening their campaign on June 1 against Bandra Blasters in the opening fixture of the league. The men's competition will feature eight teams, with the top four sides progressing to the semifinals scheduled for June 11.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see local talent getting a platform like T20 Mumbai League. However, I wish the squad had more Mumbai domestic performers instead of relying heavily on Shardul's star power. Still, hope the youngsters grab this opportunity and shine! 🌟
Squad looks solid but middle order seems a bit fragile. Shardul can't do everything alone! Need someone like Sairaj Patil to step up with the bat. Let's see if the team management has a plan B. Opening match against Bandra will be a real test! 💪
Great to see 20 players in the squad, gives depth. But what about Shivansh Singh and Siddhant Singh - unheard names even for local Mumbai cricket fans! Hope they prove their mettle. And please, team, don't choke in semifinals again like last time. 🙏
Eagle Thane Strikers have a nice mix, but why no mention of local Mumbai Ranji players? Could have included someone like Shivam Dube or Prithvi Shaw if available. Still, happy to see the league is being taken seriously by owners. Let's go Strikers! 🦅✨
Shardul Thakur is a proven match-winner, but the success will depend on how the young guns handle pressure. The semi-final loss last year was heartbreaking - hope they've learnt from it. Also, nice to see the tournament being held in early June before monsoon hits! ☔
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