The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League. They have also announced a dedicated team of scouts to work with him on talent identification and development. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League is set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. The 63-year-old Rajput, who was the manager of the Indian team during their 2007 T20I World Cup win, is currently the head coach of the United Arab Emirates national team. Previously, he has also coached the Afghanistan and Zimbabwe teams. Rajput brings extensive experience in both domestic and international cricket, having held various leadership and coaching roles over the years. As League Advisor, he will lead a dedicated team of scouts, including Sanjay Patil, Ghulam Parkar, Ravi Thakkar, and Musavir Khote, all highly respected in Mumbai’s cricketing community. “We are thrilled to welcome Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the T20 Mumbai League. His vast experience and dedication to developing the game make him the perfect choice to guide the league and nurture emerging talent. We are confident that under his leadership, the league will continue to grow as a premier platform for showcasing Mumbai’s cricketing excellence,” said MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap. The T20 Mumbai League, one of India’s leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, is making its much-anticipated return after six years. The upcoming edition promises high-octane action, featuring top international stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, and Prithvi Shaw, alongside Mumbai’s most exciting young talents, including Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Atharva Ankolekar. Season 3 will feature eight teams competing for the coveted title: North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India Private Limited), ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, SoBo Mumbai Falcons, and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals. (With IANS Inputs)