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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
T20 Mumbai League 2025: Kapil Dev unveils jersey of SoBo Mumbai Falcons
Mumbai (Maharashtra)[India], June 3 (ANI): Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited, best known for putting India on the global motorsport map, has officially announced its entry into cricket with the launch of its new franchise, SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the T20 Mumbai League, hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The launch event also featured the unveiling of the team's official jersey, team anthem, and a new cricket-focused talent development initiative called 'Agla Star - One in a Billion Hunt', a first-of-its-kind national programme aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of world-class Indian athletes - on track and field, according to the MCA press release. Bringing in the support to this vision, India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has joined the SoBo Mumbai Falcons in an advisory and ambassadorial role--bringing his leadership and experience to inspire the next generation. The Rs 82 crore acquisition of the SoBo franchise marks the group's strategic expansion into cricket and the next phase of its vision to build a multi-sport performance ecosystem. The team aims to set a new benchmark in Indian cricket where data, science, and preparation are as central to performance as instinct and skill. This launch is more than the reveal of a jersey or a team anthem, it's the unveiling of a new kind of Indian sports institution, one where motorsport precision meets cricketing passion. The SoBo Mumbai Falcons represent a new generation of athletes, guided not just by flair and aggression, but also by science, data, and relentless preparation. The anthem, the jersey, and the squad are designed to echo this spirit, a symbol of performance rooted in purpose. '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 team. Founded in 2019, Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited became the first Indian team to win an FIA-accredited international racing championship. With a strong focus on youth development and performance science, the team has supported future global racing stars including Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Arthur Leclerc, Rafael Camara, and Freddie Slater. In 2024, Mumbai Falcons won the Formula Regional Middle East Championship and finished runners-up in the Formula 4 Middle East Championship, reinforcing its position on the international stage. Having earned its stripes on international racing circuits, Mumbai Falcons now brings that same pursuit of excellence to cricket. With SoBo Mumbai Falcons, the team is set to redefine how talent is nurtured through science, discipline, and an unshakeable belief that India's next big sporting icon is already among us, waiting to be shaped.(ANI)
United News of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Mumbai Falcons launch SoBo Mumbai Falcons & One in a Billion Hunt
Mumbai, June 3 (UNI) Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited, best known for putting India on the global motorsport map, has officially announced its entry into cricket with the launch of its new franchise, SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the T20 Mumbai League, hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The launch event also featured the unveiling of the team's official jersey, team anthem, and a new cricket-focused talent development initiative called 'Agla Star – One in a Billion Hunt', a first-of-its-kind national programme aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of world-class Indian athletes – on track and field. Bringing in the support to this vision, India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has joined the SoBo Mumbai Falcons in an advisory and ambassadorial role—bringing his leadership and experience to inspire the next generation. The Rs 82 crore acquisition of the SoBo franchise marks the group's strategic expansion into cricket and the next phase of its vision to build a multi-sport performance ecosystem. The team aims to set a new benchmark in Indian cricket where data, science, and preparation are as central to performance as instinct and skill. This launch is more than the reveal of a jersey or a team anthem, it's the unveiling of a new kind of Indian sports institution, one where motorsport precision meets cricketing passion. The SoBo Mumbai Falcons represent a new generation of athletes, guided not just by flair and aggression, but also by science, data, and relentless preparation. The anthem, the jersey, and the squad are designed to echo this spirit, a symbol of performance rooted in purpose. '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 team. Founded in 2019, Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited became the first Indian team to win an FIA-accredited international racing championship. With a strong focus on youth development and performance science, the team has supported future global racing stars including Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Arthur Leclerc, Rafael Camara, and Freddie Slater. In 2024, Mumbai Falcons won the Formula Regional Middle East Championship and finished runners-up in the Formula 4 Middle East Championship, reinforcing its position on the international stage. Having earned its stripes on international racing circuits, Mumbai Falcons now brings that same pursuit of excellence to cricket. With SoBo Mumbai Falcons, the team is set to redefine how talent is nurtured through science, discipline, and an unshakeable belief that India's next big sporting icon is already among us, waiting to be shaped. UNI BM
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
T20 Mumbai League: Kapil Dev is brand ambassador of Sobo Mumbai Falcons
Kapil Dev MUMBAI: In a move that will surely attract eyeballs, Sobo Mumbai Falcons , one of the two new teams in the upcoming T20 Mumbai League , have signed up cricket legend and India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev as the team's brand ambassador, TOI has learnt. The side's head coach will be Mumbai senior men's team's head coach Omkar Salvi . Salvi is also the bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing IPL. Confirming the development, the team's co-owner Ameet Harjinder Gadhoke said, "Yes, Kapil Dev sir will be the face of our team. He has been the mentor of our racing team Mumbai Falcons since the last six years. Kapil sir will be there to guide the boys - he will be present in one or two practice sessions and will attend the team's matches in Mumbai. His mere presence will be a huge boost for our team." Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! For the record, the Mumbai Falcons racing team was founded in Nov 2019 by the Gadhoke Group . They entered the F3 Asian championship in 2021. It became the first Indian team to compete and finish in the top three in F3 Asian Championship with drivers Kush Maini and Jehan Daruvala. Who's that IPL player? On 20 February 2022, Mumbai Falcons secured a historic double victory in the Formula Regional Asian Championship in UAE winning both the Driver and Teams Championship. In 2023, the team clinched both titles in the inaugural Formula Regional Middle East Championship with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who had replaced Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes- Benz' F1 team, and the F4 UAE Championship with James Wharton. Poll Will Kapil Dev's presence positively impact the performance of Sobo Mumbai Falcons? No, it won't make much difference. Maybe, but it depends on the players. Definitely, his experience will help. The auction of the T20 Mumbai League's third edition will be held on May 7. The tournament, which is returning after a six-year break, will run from May 26 to June 8 at the Wankhede Stadium. Eight teams will compete for the title.
