T20 League will help players who don't play Ranji Trophy, believes Sachin Tendulkar

With most state associations' T20 tournaments proving to be a huge hit among the masses, Mumbai decided to throw its hat into the ring and became the latest entrant in India’s cricket setup to have a T20 league of its own. The league will be staged at the Wankhede Stadium and will feature six teams and none other than Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the event. Speaking about the event, Tendulkar stated that it was about time that Mumbai - the traditional power-house in Indian cricket - staged their own T20 league. 

Thousands of players travel to Azad Maidan and Shivaji Park through crowded local trains with big kits hanging on their shoulders every day. Everyone carries the dream of performing better than the best and there arises the “Khadoos” attitude in their game. They thrive on boundless expectations and then, some achieve the lion-crested Mumbai jersey and some even go on to play for India. And Tendulkar feels that the MCA’s dream project will financially help those cricketers from the city who aren't able to make it to the Mumbai Ranji team.

"By playing in these leagues, even if you don't go and play the Ranji Trophy, you can still look after your family, and that is the most important thing for any individual. If you can look after your family, make it feel financially secure and be its backbone, it's the greatest feeling anyone can get. This is why I feel that this league is here to stay. It has opened many doors for youngsters, not just cricketers but also the support staff - coaches, physios, doctors, etc. A league is a package deal. A lot of things happen around it, and that's why I am excited about it."