Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday officially declared that the legendary Wankhede Stadium will be hosting Season 3 of the much-awaited T20 Mumbai League 2025. The league, one of India's premier domestic T20 franchise leagues, makes its comeback with Season 3 all set to commence from May 26 to June 8, according to the MCA press release.

The T20 Mumbai League offers a competitive stage for young talent, looking to unearth the next cricketing superstars. The league has seen the emergence of players such as Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, Shams Mulani and more -- establishing new standards in India's domestic T20 arena.

In a gesture of goodwill, the MCA will invite poor children and students from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools to watch the matches, bringing them face-to-face with the exciting action throughout the 14-day tournament of eight teams.

T20 Mumbai league season 3 to make grand comeback with Rohit Sharma as Brand Ambassador, more than 2,800 players registered

"The T20 Mumbai League has been a game-changer not only for cricket in the city, but also for Indian cricket. The previous two editions witnessed many players impress with great performances and leave their mark on the national level. Seeing star players live is very inspiring for the next generation, and we wish to utilize this platform to take underprivileged kids and BMC school students to the stadium, urging them to get inspired and dream big," said MCA President Ajinkya Naik as per a press release.

"Wankhede Stadium is the jewel of Mumbai and among the most hallowed cricket venues on the globe. It has hosted numerous historic moments in Indian as well as international cricket. The charged aura at the stadium makes it the perfect platform to stage Season 3. Reception of the sport in the first two editions from fans was extraordinary, and we eagerly await increased participation of supporters at the arena this season while ensuring to give our audience fast-paced action," said MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap.

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Earlier this year, the MCA also launched India's captain and Mumbai's own Rohit Sharma as Season 3's official face, introducing stardom to the return of the tournament. Season 3 has already recorded more than 2,800 player registrations, which indicates the excitement and eagerness from Mumbai's cricketing fraternity. The tournament will continue to have eight franchises: North Mumbai Panthers, ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Namo Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, as well as two new teams, Mumbai Falcons and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has adopted an important measure to enhance its T20 Mumbai League through mandatory participation of leading Indian cricketers who combine international success with local talent. Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube, along with other Mumbai-based players, need to play in the league except when selected for the England tour or injured. The MCA extended this requirement to all local Mumbai-based Indian cricketers, including Ajinkya Rahane, together with Prithvi Shaw and Shardul Thakur, to enhance tournament competition.

Each Indian player who joins the league can receive a participation fee of Rs 15 lakh apart from their auction proceeds. The association demonstrates its dedication to bringing in prestigious cricket names by offering a substantial payment to reward domestic cricket players. According to reports, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube expressed interest before the tournament started due to the rising popularity of the T20 Mumbai League among seasoned players.

The LICE has gained more prominence through its selection of Rohit Sharma as the 'Face of the League,' since he represents India in both ODI and Test formats. The league's ambassadorship under Rohit Sharma assures immense benefit to league exposure while drawing more spectators towards this tournament. The six IPL titles Rohit won prove why he serves as a powerful ambassador for this fast-growing tournament since he brings unrivaled star power and credibility.

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A Platform for Emerging Talent

Amid its third season, the T20 Mumbai League received masses of support through the registrations of more than 2,800 local cricketers ahead of the following edition. Running from May 26 to June 5 consecutively after the IPL, the tournament brings eight teams, including two new franchises that will participate in this edition. A player auction in May will still be an important milestone as teams look to develop their teams with a combination of seasoned and emerging athletes. 

MCA secretary Abhay Hadap is thrilled and expressed this: "The response to Season 3 has been tremendous, which shows the vibrancy of the unquenchable cricket love of Mumbaikars. We are committed to developing the players of tomorrow." With star players, a legendary ambassador, and a focus on developing the local talent, the T20 Mumbai League is positioning itself to become a staple of Mumbai's cricketing heritage while giving fans a thrill they won't forget.