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IPL Rejects Prithvi Shaw, Sarfraz Khan Find Alternative Ways; To Captain In T20 League

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan [Source: @cricbuzz, @SportsCulture24/x.xom]Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan [Source: @cricbuzz, @SportsCulture24/x.xom]

The Mumbai T20 League is gradually taking shape to capture the imagination of the Indian fans. As it stands the star power of this league will be huge. The latest reports suggest that the eight teams participating in the league have appointed their icon players.

Icon Players In The Mumbai T20 League

Here is a list of the icon players for the Mumbai T20 League - 

  • Suryakumar Yadav - Triump Knights
  • Shreyas Iyer - Sobo Mumbai Falcons 
  • Shivam Dube - Arcs Andheri 
  • Ajinkya Rahane - Bandra Blasters 
  • Shardul Thakur - Thane Eagle Strikers
  • Sarfaraz Khan - Aakash Tigers MWS
  • Prithvi Shaw - North Mumbai Panthers
  • Tushar Deshpande - MSC Maratha Royals

This will be the third edition of the Mumbai T20 League. Notably, the league returns after a gap of six years. The upcoming edition of the tournament will be hosted by the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from May 26 to June 8.

The previous editions of the tournament has provided the stage for rising talents. The upcoming edition has seen an overwhelming response as it saw 2800 players registering for the tournament. 

Shaw And Sarfaraz To Return To Action

Prithivi Shaw was touted as one of the best talents in the Indian cricket a few years back. However, he gradually lost focus and thus his place as one of the future stars in Indian cricket. The return of shaw as one of the icon cricketers in an esteemed league like the Mumbai T20 League will excite his fans. Notably, he was also not picked up any IPL franchise during the 2025 auction.

Sarfaraz Khan has been another name who is quickly rising through the ranks in Indian cricket, especially in Test cricket. However, the IPL 2025 mega auction snub that he faced from the franchises hindered his progress in the shorter format of the game. At this juncture of his career, the Mumbai T20 League and him being a icon player in the tournament will provide him the opportunity to showcase his skills even in this format.