MUMBAI: In a first of its kind initiative in its history, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will send its team of ‘Emerging Players’ to the UK this summer for valuable exposure.
Since the last few years, the Mumbai Indians send a young side every summer, while former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar takes his academy’s team for an exposure tour to UK every year.
After a meeting of its Apex Council on Thursday, The MCA also announced another unique move-the launch of a Graduation Program for its cricketers in collaboration with the Mumbai University.
The MCA has confirmed that the third edition of its “highly anticipated” T20 Mumbai League 2025 will commence from May 27.
The cricket body also announced that it will establish a new cricket academy in the Thane district.
“In a move to nurture and provide exposure to young talent, MCA will identify and select promising emerging players for a UK tour. The initiative is designed to offer players invaluable experience of international playing conditions and competitive matches against high-caliber opposition. This exposure will play a crucial role in their development and preparation for future challenges at higher levels,” the MCA stated.
MCA president Ajinkya Naik said, “We are committed to the growth and development of cricket in Mumbai. These decisions reflect our dedication to nurturing young talent, enhancing facilities, and providing international exposure to our players. We look forward to seeing these initiatives positively impact the cricketing community.”