Following their recent departure from national duties, former Indian team assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and ex-bowling coach Paras Mhambrey have taken up new roles in the T20 Mumbai League 2025. Nayar has been appointed as a mentor for Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, while Mhambrey will guide the ARCS Andheri team.
Their rich experience at the highest level is seen as a significant asset for nurturing young talent in the tournament. Earlier this week, Nayar also rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders as an assistant coach, a position he held through IPL 2024. Both coaches were key figures under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid, respectively, before their recent exits.
T20 Mumbai League Returns After Six Years
The T20 Mumbai League is set to make a grand return after a six-year hiatus, with the third season scheduled at the iconic Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8. Featuring eight competitive teams, the league boasts a strong coaching contingent.
Apart from Nayar and Mhambrey, names like Omkar Salvi (SoBo Mumbai Falcons), Rajesh Pawar (ARCS Andheri), Atul Ranade (Triumph Knights Mumbai North East), Amit Dani (Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals), Prashant Shetty (Eagle Thane Strikers), Pravin Tambe (North Mumbai Panthers), and Vinod Raghvan (Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs) have been named head coaches for their respective franchises.
The head coach for Namo Bandra Blasters will be announced shortly. “As the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), we are committed to promoting and empowering our local coaches and support staff, ensuring they receive greater opportunities to grow and contribute not only to Mumbai cricket but also to Indian cricket,” said MCA President Ajinkya Naik.
A Platform for the Stars of Tomorrow
The T20 Mumbai League has already proven to be a strong platform for budding cricketers, with the likes of Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, and Shams Mulani having made their mark in previous editions. With over 2,800 player registrations for the upcoming season, expectations are high for the discovery of the next generation of cricket stars.
Adding to the excitement, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has been announced as the official face of Season 3, bringing star appeal to the league. The MCA remains focused on strengthening Mumbai’s cricketing roots and offering young players a gateway to the bigger stage.
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