The retention list features several marquee names from Indian cricket, including India captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube. The league continues to showcase a strong blend of established international performers, seasoned domestic players, and emerging young talent, underscoring its rising prominence in India’s domestic T20 structure.
Among the key selections, Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre, along with experienced domestic cricketers Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, and Sarfaraz Khan, have been retained by their respective franchises. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane have been designated as Icon Players, further elevating the tournament’s star power.
Each of the eight participating franchises has retained three players, aiming to maintain a balanced combination of international experience and promising local talent.
Triumph Knights Mumbai North East have retained Suryakumar Yadav as their Icon Player, alongside Ayush Mhatre and Suryansh Shedge. SoBo Mumbai Falcons have secured Shreyas Iyer as Icon Player, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harsh Aghav completing their retained trio.
Defending champions Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals have retained Tushar Deshpande as Icon Player, supported by Siddhesh Lad and Rohan Raje. Bandra Blasters have selected Yashasvi Jaiswal as Icon Player, retaining Suved Parkar and Dhrumil Matkar.
ARCS Andheri have retained Shivam Dube as Icon Player, along with Pragnesh Kanpillewar and Deepak Shetty. Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs have retained Sarfaraz Khan as Icon Player, supported by Shams Mulani and Jay Bista.
North Mumbai Panthers have placed their trust in Ajinkya Rahane as Icon Player, alongside Abhigyan Kundu and Tanush Kotian. Eagle Thane Strikers have retained Shardul Thakur as Icon Player, with Atharva Ankolekar and Sairaj Patil completing their lineup.
The strong mix of established Indian stars and emerging domestic talent sets the stage for a highly competitive and engaging season of the T20 Mumbai League 2026.
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