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  • Mumbai Falcons race into cricket with SoBo franchise and Rs 82 crore play for India’s sporting future

    Mumbai Falcons race into cricket with SoBo franchise and Rs 82 crore play for India’s sporting future

    MUMBAI: They’ve dominated global circuits at 300 km/h.

    Now they’re padding up for the pitch.

    Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited, known for flying India’s flag high in international motorsport, has switched gears with the launch of SoBo Mumbai Falcons, their new T20 franchise under the Mumbai Cricket Association’s T20 Mumbai League.

    Announced in Mumbai on 3 June, the Rs 82 crore franchise unveiling wasn’t just about the new jersey or the team anthem. It marked a bold crossover between two of India’s biggest sporting passions—cricket and racing—with a shared focus on science, data, and talent development.

    The occasion also saw the debut of ‘Agla Star – One in a Billion Hunt’, a national athlete development programme targeting India’s next sporting icons—not just in cricket but across disciplines. Lending gravitas to the vision, Kapil Dev has joined the SoBo Mumbai Falcons in an advisory and ambassadorial capacity.

    “We’re not here to be just another cricket team. We’re here to build something deeper, something more future-focused. The same dedication that built champions in racing is now being brought into cricket”, said the Mumbai Falcons leadership.

    Founded in 2019, Mumbai Falcons became the first Indian team to win an FIA-accredited international racing championship. Their focus on performance science has shaped careers of motorsport prodigies like Kimi Antonelli, Arthur Leclerc, and Oliver Bearman. In 2024, they clinched the Formula Regional Middle East title and secured second place in Formula 4 middle east.

    Now, the Falcons are extending that high-performance blueprint to the cricketing crease. The SoBo Mumbai Falcons will blend the instincts of gully cricket with a precision-led, data-first culture usually reserved for pit lanes.

    The initiative signals a new chapter in Indian sports—where cricket isn’t just about sixes and sledges, but also systems and strategy. From anthem to academy, the SoBo Falcons promise to be more than a team; they aim to become an institution for sporting excellence.

  • Mumbai’s cricket carnival returns with new owners and a Hitman’s touch

    Mumbai’s cricket carnival returns with new owners and a Hitman’s touch

    MUMBAI: Mumbai’s domestic T20 bandwagon is finally rolling again, with the city’s cricket association unveiling two deep-pocketed new franchise owners and a star-studded face for its revival season. Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd has stumped up a whopping Rs 82 crore to secure the Sobo Mumbai Falcons, while Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment has shelled out Rs 57 crore to take control of the Mumbai South Central outfit.

    The much-anticipated third edition, returning after a six-year innings break, will be fronted by none other than Mumbai’s favourite son and India’s World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma. The “Hitman” was on hand Friday to unveil the tournament trophy and lend his considerable clout to proceedings.

    “Our domestic structure has always been the foundation of Indian cricket’s success,” said Sharma, who has gone from Mumbai’s maidans to global stardom. “Leagues like T20 Mumbai play a significant role in that journey. They serve as platforms that uncover new talent and provide young players with the exposure they need. Mumbai has a rich cricketing legacy, and we’ve seen some incredible players emerge from here I’m confident the third season will be a memorable experience—not just for the players, but for the fans as well.”

    The league, scheduled to bowl off on 26 May, appears to have struck a chord with cricket-mad Mumbaikars, attracting over 2,800 player registrations. It will maintain its eight-team format, with the two new ownership groups joining six established franchises: North Mumbai Panthers, Arcs Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Namo Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs.

    “We are proud to announce Rohit Sharma as the face of the T20 Mumbai League,” gushed Ajinkya Naik, president of the Mumbai Cricket Association. “His remarkable achievements reflect the core values of Mumbai cricket—grit, determination, hard work, and ambition.”

    The tournament has previously served as a launching pad for several players who have since made their mark at higher levels, including Indian internationals Shivam Dube and Tushar Deshpande. Organisers are banking on this third edition to unearth the next generation of cricket stars from Mumbai’s talent-rich soil.

    After years spent watching from the pavilion, Mumbai’s cricket faithful can finally pad up for some local T20 fireworks next month—and with Rs 139 crore of fresh investment and Rohit Sharma’s star power behind it, the tournament looks set to send the ball flying into the stands.