Among the other star players, Mumbai Ranji captain Ajinkya Rahane went to Bandra Blasters; Prithvi Shaw joined North Mumbai Panthers; Shivam Dube set to represent ARCS Andheri; Shardul Thakur taken by Eagle Thane Strikers; Sarfaraz Khan set to play for Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs and Tushar Deshpande joining Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The announcement marks a key milestone ahead of the Season 3 mega auction, scheduled to take place in Mumbai on May 7. Each franchise has signed one icon player for a fixed price of \u20b920 lakh, forming the foundation upon which their squads will be built.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Today\u2019s event marks a significant milestone in shaping the core identity and vision of each franchise. With established stars finalised as icon players, teams are now well-positioned to build strong and competitive squads at the upcoming mega auction, which will showcase the finest cricketing talent from the city,\u201d said Ajinkya Naik, President of MCA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The T20 Mumbai League continues to serve as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing emerging players. We remain committed to strengthening grassroots cricket while delivering a world-class experience for both players and fans,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mega auction on May 7<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the icon players now finalised, the focus shifts to the highly anticipated mega auction which is set to take place in Mumbai on May 7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Featuring a pool of talented players, franchises will look to build well-balanced squads and refine their strategies ahead of the much-awaited third season of one of India\u2019s leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments. The auction promises to ignite fresh rivalries and set the stage for a fiercely competitive tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the icon players now finalised, the focus shifts to the highly anticipated mega auction which is set to take place in Mumbai on May 7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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