Overview
- The Mumbai Cricket Association, which announced the appointment on Wednesday, named former India all‑rounder Sandeep Patil as mentor for its men’s teams across all levels for the 2026–27 domestic season.
- MCA outlined a broad remit for Patil that includes player development, tactical education, leadership mentoring, match reviews, talent identification, and active involvement in preparatory camps and tournaments.
- Patil told local media that he will officially begin the role on 1 July and plans to take a step‑by‑step approach as he settles into mentoring players and coaching staff.
- The association also appointed former India player Arundhati Ghosh as Women’s Tournament Coordinator to plan and run women’s tournaments, leagues, selection trials and development camps in Mumbai.
- Patil’s return draws on five decades of ties to Mumbai cricket and prior coaching and administrative experience, a background the MCA says will sharpen the city’s talent pipeline and change how young players receive technical and leadership guidance.