After IPL 2025, another Indian tournament to be suspended

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid the tensions between India and Pakistan. There are growing concerns about whether the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will be able to proceed with its own T20 Mumbai tournament.

The Mumbai Cricket Association is set to host the third season of the Mumbai League from May 26 to June 5. This year's edition will feature eight teams, including two new franchises. The games will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, and the tournament will have a star-studded lineup of players.

Another Indian Tournament Likely To Be Suspended After IPL 2025

The Times of India journalist Gaurav Gupta raised concerns about the fate of the T20 Mumbai League amid the suspension of IPL 2025. He said the Mumbai Cricket Association might not be able to go ahead with the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on May 26.

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"While the @IPL has been suspended..there is a serious doubt whether the @MumbaiCricAssoc will be able to conduct its @T20Mumbai, which is supposed to start from May 26," Gupta wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

While the @IPL has been suspended..there is a serious doubt whether the @MumbaiCricAssoc will be able to conduct its @T20Mumbai, which is supposed to start from May 26

— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) May 9, 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav Among Six Icon Players

Six marquee players were selected as icons for the 2025 T20 Mumbai League. Each of the eight teams in the T20 Mumbai League has chosen an Indian international as its icon player, generating buzz ahead of the tournament.

Shreyas Iyer, named the icon player for SoBo Mumbai Falcons, is the captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL. Suryakumar Yadav will represent Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in the local league.

Other icon players include Shivam Dube (Chennai Super Kings), Tushar Deshpande (Rajasthan Royals), Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants), and Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders). The complete team rosters for the T20 Mumbai League were announced after the recent auction.

Atharva Ankolekar Becomes Most Expensive Player at Auction

At the T20 Mumbai League 2025 auction, all-rounder Atharva Ankolekar became the most expensive signing. Ankolekar, who played a key role in Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 triumph, fetched ₹16.25 lakh from Eagle Thane Strikers—the highest bid of the event.

Musheer Khan (Punjab Kings) and Sairaj Patil each attracted ₹15 lakh. Musheer will join ARCS Andheri, and Patil will join Eagle Thane Strikers.

Two young IPL talents, Ayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, were also in demand. Mhatre was signed by Triumph Knights Mumbai North East for ₹14.75 lakh, while Raghuvanshi joined SoBo Mumbai Falcons for ₹14 lakh.

In the ‘Development Players’ category, Akash Parkar earned ₹11.25 lakh—over five times his base price—joining SoBo Mumbai Falcons.

Top buys -* Atharva Ankolekar ( ₹16.25 lakh) - Eagle Thane Strikers* Musheer Khan ( ₹15 lakh) - ARCS Andheri* Sairaj Patil ( ₹15 lakh) - Eagle Thane Strikers* Ayush Mhatre ( ₹14.75 lakh) - Triumph Knights Mumbai North East* Angkrish Raghuvanshi ( ₹14 lakh) - SoBo Mumbai Falcons* Shams Mulani ( ₹14 lakh) - Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs

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