Published: May 5, 2026 at 8:41 pm
SoBo Mumbai Falcons geared up for Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League by retaining their icon player and captain Shreyas Iyer for ₹22 lakh. They also fully utilised all three Right to Match (RTM) cards to assemble a balanced 17-member squad with depth across departments.
The team approached the auction with a clear strategy centred on continuity, role clarity and retaining proven performers. All three RTM cards were deployed to preserve the core of the squad, underlining a focused and structured approach to team building.
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Among these was Akash Parkar who was secured at a ₹12 lakh bid following a strong Season 3 campaign in which he delivered in key moments, including a decisive Super Over performance and an unbeaten knock in a successful chase. As an all-rounder, his contributions with both batting and bowling under pressure were central to the Falcons’ run to the semi-finals last season. The RTM maintains continuity in a role that has consistently delivered for the side.
The franchise also matched bids for Ishan Mulchandani (₹8.50 lakh) and Prathamesh Dake (₹3.25 lakh). Mulchandani’s ability to accelerate the innings and Dake’s effectiveness with the new ball add balance and tactical flexibility to the squad. Among notable retentions, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was retained at ₹15.40 lakh, forming a strong top order pairing. Harsh Aghav, retained at ₹5.78 lakh, adds stability and experience through the middle order.
SoBo emphasis on strengthening bowling unit
The SoBo Mumbai Falcons completed their squad with targeted additions across departments, with a clear emphasis on strengthening their bowling unit. Siddharth Raut, among the leading wicket-takers, and Yash Dicholkar, who produced crucial breakthroughs last season, highlight the side’s wicket-taking capability – a key element of their overall approach.
Aditya Tare adds experience behind the stumps and depth to the batting line-up, while Nikhil Giri, Prathamesh Dake and Kavya Gori bring variety to the bowling attack. Other players comprising Yash Ramchandani, Arhan Maker, Vedant Gore, Gautam Waghela, Muhammad Taha, and Mayuresh Tandel further enhance the squad depth and provide flexibility across the 17-member unit.
“Our approach at the auction was clear- retain our core, trust our match-winners, and fill the gaps with purpose. At the heart of it all is our captain, Shreyas Iyer, whose retention was non-negotiable. Alongside him, we have retained players who understand our system and roles, which gives us continuity and balance as a unit. We believe this squad has the right mix to compete strongly this season,” Vikrant Yeligeti, team principal, SoBo Mumbai Falcons, said.
Having finished as runners-up last season, SoBo Mumbai Falcons enter Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League with a clear structure and defined roles, carrying forward that momentum with a balanced squad and a strong foundation for the campaign ahead.
