MCA to send Mumbai team to UK; becomes the 1st Indian Cricket Board to..

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is all set to send their emerging team for a tour to the UK in the upcoming summer of English cricket. The MCA has also prepared a special program for its cricketers which will help them be better trained for the higher levels

Mumbai is the most successful team in the history of the Ranji Trophy. They have a proud record of being the best domestic side in India and have produced a no. of great players for India in the past and are still doing it consistently.

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MCA to send Mumbai's Emerging team for UK tour

#Breaking The MCA will send 'Emerging Players' team for a tour to UK this summer. In another first, MCA is set to introduce a structured graduation program tailored for cricketers, in collaboration with Mumbai University

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According to TOI, the MCA will send its "Emerging Players" team to the UK in the upcoming English summer. It is the off time in the Indian domestic calendar which makes it feasible for the players to travel to the UK.

This will be a great moment for the local players of the city who will get to know about the English conditions and can prepare themselves to become a better cricketer in the future. It will help them nurture their talent as they will be exposed to different conditions.

This initiative will give the young and talented players from the city some invaluable experience of playing abroad. The seamer-friendly conditions in the UK and a high-quality opposition will provide a different exposure to the players.

"MCA will identify and select promising emerging players for a UK tour. The initiative is designed to offer players invaluable experience of international playing conditions and competitive matches against high-caliber opposition," the MCA said in a release.

"This exposure will play a crucial role in their development and preparation for future challenges at higher levels," it further added.

Structured graduation programme for cricketers

The MCA took another decision to introduce a structured graduation programme for its cricketers. The programme will be done in coordination with Mumbai University and will help the players nurture their skills for the higher levels.

"The programme will emphasize practical training, ensuring that aspiring players receive comprehensive hands-on experience. This initiative aims to equip young cricketers with the necessary skills to excel at professional levels while also providing academic qualifications," the MCA stated.

The MCA also announced the beginning of the T20 Mumbai League on May 27, which is just two days after the completion of IPL 2025. It will be the third edition of the leagues and eight teams from different parts of the city will take part in it.

Mumbai's performance this season

Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. They have also made their way into the semi-finals of the ongoing Ranji Trophy where they will play Vidarbha for a spot in the final.

The team is led by the veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane and has a no. of Indian internationals like Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur in the squad. They have been also bolstered by the addition of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who recently missed the cut for India's Champions Trophy squad.