The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and Probability Sports India Private Limited (PSIPL) are pleased to announce that legendary cricketer and Mumbai’s pride, Sunil Gavaskar, will be the Commissioner for the inaugural edition of the T20 Mumbai League, which will be held at the Wankhede Stadium from March 11 – 21.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in Test cricket history, “Sunny”, as he is popularly known, is iconic to Mumbai cricket. Gavaskar set world records during his career for the most Test runs and most Test centuries scored by any batsman. He held the record of 34 Test centuries for almost two decades. A Padma Bhushan recipient, Gavaskar was the first person to score centuries in both innings of a Test match three times, and the first Test batsman to score 10,000 Test runs.
On this landmark announcement, Sunil Gavaskar said: “The T20 Mumbai League is a very exciting development in the city’s cricketing landscape, and it is thrilling to be a part of it from the inaugural edition itself. Mumbai is bursting with talent, and the league will provide the much-needed platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills and scale great heights.”
Shri Ashish Shelar President MUMBAI CRICKET ASSOCIATION (MCA) said, “We are pleased to announce Sunil Gavaskaras the Commissioner for the T20 Mumbai League. His immense experience and passion for the game will provide strength to the league. We look forward to his invaluable insights to make the T20 Mumbai League the best in the cricketing world.”
Kadar Makani, CEO, Probability Sports said, “We are grateful to Sunil Gavaskar for accepting MCA’s request to be the League Commissioner for the T20 Mumbai League. Gavaskar will add stature to the league and his iconic presence will add value to all aspects of the inaugural edition. Along with Sachin Tendulkar, the league’s brand ambassador, Gavaskar will provide inspiration to the budding cricket talent and aspiring cricketers from Mumbai.”
