The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially announced the player retentions for the highly anticipated T20 Mumbai League 2026, featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Among the retained stars are India captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube, setting the stage for an exhilarating fourth season.

Each of the eight franchises has retained three players, balancing seasoned international talent with promising domestic prospects. This approach highlights the league’s growing stature and competitive edge, promising a season filled with intense rivalries and high-quality cricket.

Franchise Retentions:

• Triumph Knights Mumbai North East: Suryakumar Yadav (Icon Player), Ayush Mhatre, Suryansh Shedge
• SoBo Mumbai Falcons: Shreyas Iyer (Icon Player), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Harsh Aghav
• Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: Tushar Deshpande (Icon Player), Siddhesh Lad, Rohan Raje
• Bandra Blasters: Yashasvi Jaiswal (Icon Player), Suved Parkar, Dhrumil Matkar
• ARCS Andheri: Shivam Dube (Icon Player), Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Deepak Shetty
• Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Sarfaraz Khan (Icon Player), Shams Mulani, Jay Bista
• North Mumbai Panthers: Ajinkya Rahane (Icon Player), Abhigyan Kundu, Tanush Kotian
• Eagle Thane Strikers: Shardul Thakur (Icon Player), Atharva Ankolekar, Sairaj Patil

MCA President Ajinkya Naik expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This is a strong statement of intent from all franchises. The retention of some of the biggest names in Indian cricket reflects the strength and credibility the T20 Mumbai League has built over the years.”

He emphasised that young players benefit immensely from learning alongside established stars, which is crucial for their development.

Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of the League Governing Council, echoed this sentiment, noting that the blend of experienced and emerging talent will make this season one of the most exciting yet.

Attention now turns to the upcoming player auction, where franchises will aim to build on their retained cores and assemble competitive squads. Auction details will be announced soon, setting the stage for a blockbuster T20 Mumbai League 2026.