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The Mumbai Cricket Association has strategically appointed Lalchand Rajput as League Advisor for the T20 Mumbai League 2025, leveraging his world cup-winning expertise. Rajput will lead a talented team of scouts to identify and nurture cricket talent across Mumbai. The upcoming tournament promises high-quality cricket with eight competitive teams and star players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer. Season 3 marks the league's return after a six-year hiatus, signaling renewed energy in Mumbai's cricket ecosystem.

Key Points: Lalchand Rajput Leads T20 Mumbai League 2025 Talent Hunt

  • Rajput brings extensive international coaching experience to T20 Mumbai League
  • Dedicated scout team assembled for talent identification
  • Season 3 features top Mumbai cricket stars
  • Eight teams competing at Wankhede and DY Patil Stadiums
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Lalchand Rajput appointed League Advisor for T20 Mumbai League 2025; MCA announces team of scouts

Veteran cricket coach Lalchand Rajput appointed League Advisor for T20 Mumbai League, bringing world cup-winning expertise to talent development

"His vast experience and dedication to the development of the game make him the perfect choice - Abhay Hadap, MCA Secretary"

Mumbai June 6

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development, according to a release from MCA.

Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12.

The 63-year-old seasoned cricket professional, who served as the manager of the Indian team during their T20I World Cup-winning campaign in 2007, is currently the head coach of the United Arab Emirates national team. In the past, he has also coached Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.

Rajput brings a wealth of experience in both domestic and international cricket, having held various leadership and coaching roles over the years. As League Advisor, he will lead a dedicated team of scouts comprising Sanjay Patil, Ghulam Parkar, Ravi Thakkar, and Musavir Khote -- all highly respected figures in Mumbai's cricketing fraternity.

"We are thrilled to welcome Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the T20 Mumbai League 2025. His vast experience and dedication to the development of the game make him the perfect choice to guide the league and nurture emerging talent. We are confident that under his leadership, the league will continue to grow as a premier platform for showcasing Mumbai's cricketing excellence," said MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap.

The T20 Mumbai League, one of India's leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, makes its much-anticipated return after six years with Season 3. The upcoming edition promises high-octane action, featuring top international stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Prithvi Shaw alongside some of Mumbai's most exciting young talents, including Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Atharva Ankolekar.

Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League will feature eight teams competing for the coveted title: North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India Private Limited), ARCS Andheri (Arcs Sports & Entertainment Private Limited), Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (Transcon Triumph Knights Private Limited), Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports Ventures Private Limited), Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle Infra India Ltd.), Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs (World Star Premier League LLP), SoBo Mumbai Falcons (Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd.) and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals (Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment).

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great move by MCA! Rajput sir's experience with international teams will bring fresh perspective to Mumbai cricket. Excited to see young talents like Musheer Khan get this platform. Hope they find the next Rohit Sharma from this league! 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
Why did it take 6 years for Season 3? Mumbai cricket deserves regular tournaments. Anyway, good to see it back with strong teams and scouts. Hope they focus on finding bowlers too - we have enough batsmen in India!
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Amit S.
The scout team looks solid with Mumbai cricket veterans. But I hope they look beyond traditional clubs and schools - real talent often comes from gulli cricket and smaller towns in Maharashtra too!
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Neha P.
Finally some cricket action at Wankhede! 🎉 The team names sound so Mumbai - Bandra Blasters, SoBo Falcons 😄 Hope they keep ticket prices reasonable so local fans can enjoy. Mumbai cricket culture is unmatched!
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Vikram J.
Rajput's experience with associate nations will help identify raw talent. But MCA should ensure this isn't just another tournament - proper follow-up with selected players is crucial. Remember how many IPL finds disappeared after 1 season?
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Sanjay T.
Good initiative but timing could be better - June is monsoon season in Mumbai. Hope they have proper rain contingency plans. Also, would love to see more matches at Brabourne and not just Wankhede/DY Patil.

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