Shreyas Iyer to Ajinkya Rahane: Full List of Retained Players in T20 Mumbai League 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has ignited excitement for T20 Mumbai League 2026 by announcing blockbuster player retentions, headlined by India captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube.

Rising stars like U-19 World Cup-winning skipper Ayush Mhatre join forces with IPL-proven talents Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, and Sarfaraz Khan. Icon players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane further boost the franchises, signaling the league's rising prestige and fierce competition ahead of its fourth season.

All eight teams locked in three players each, masterfully mixing global experience with homegrown promise for explosive T20 action.

Triumph Knights Mumbai North East hold onto Suryakumar Yadav (Icon Player), fresh off captaining India to the T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, plus Ayush Mhatre and Suryansh Shedge.

SoBo Mumbai Falcons, runners-up last year, retain Shreyas Iyer (Icon Player), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Harsh Aghav.

Defending champions Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals keep Tushar Deshpande (Icon Player), Siddhesh Lad, and Rohan Raje.

Bandra Blasters welcome Yashasvi Jaiswal as Icon Player, with Suved Parkar and Dhrumil Matkar retained.

ARCS Andheri secure Shivam Dube (Icon Player), Pragnesh Kanpillewar, and Deepak Shetty.

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs feature Sarfaraz Khan (Icon Player), backed by Shams Mulani and Jay Bista.

North Mumbai Panthers get Ajinkya Rahane (Icon Player), alongside Abhigyan Kundu and Tanush Kotian.

Eagle Thane Strikers bet on Shardul Thakur (Icon Player), Atharva Ankolekar, and Sairaj Patil.

These retentions pack India's top T20 dynamos into rival squads, setting up nail-biting matches and IPL-level fireworks. Mumbai's talent factory shines again, pairing veterans with breakout prospects for a season of epic battles and future stars.

Season 4 ramps up the intensity, solidifying T20 Mumbai League as a domestic powerhouse.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik said: "This is a strong statement of intent from all franchises. The retention of some of the biggest names in Indian cricket reflects the strength and credibility the T20 Mumbai League has built over the years. At the same time, the opportunity for young and emerging players to share the dressing room with such established stars is invaluable for their growth and development. With such a high-quality core in place, we are set for a season that will raise the bar in terms of competitiveness and overall standard of cricket."

Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of the League Governing Council, added: "These retentions underline the strategic clarity of franchises and the depth of talent available in Mumbai. The mix of established stars and emerging players will make this one of the most exciting seasons yet. The retention strategy clearly reflects the intent of teams to build continuity while maintaining a high-performance environment."

Launched in 2018, the league has launched careers, funneling players to Mumbai sides, IPL auctions, and India caps.

With cores set, eyes turn to the player auction-dates coming soon-for title-chasing squads in this blockbuster 2026 edition.

T20 Mumbai League 2026 Full List of Retained Players

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Sarfaraz Khan (Icon Player), Shams Mulani and Jay Bista

ARCS Andheri: Shivam Dube (Icon Player), Pragnesh Kanpillewar and Deepak Shetty

Bandra Blasters: Yashasvi Jaiswal (Icon Player), Suved Parkar and Dhrumil Matkar

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: Tushar Deshpande (Icon Player), Siddhesh Lad and Rohan Raje

North Mumbai Panthers: Ajinkya Rahane (Icon Player), Abhigyan Kundu and Tanush Kotian

SoBo Mumbai Falcons: Shreyas Iyer (Icon Player), Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harsh Aghav

Eagle Thane Strikers: Shardul Thakur (Icon Player), Atharva Ankolekar and Sairaj Patil

Triumph Knights Mumbai North East: Suryakumar Yadav (Icon Player), Ayush Mhatre and Suryansh Shedge