Eagle Thane Strikers' Sairaj Patil, last season's Player of the Tournament, is focused on improving his game for the T20 Mumbai League 2026. He aims to help the team move past their previous semifinal finish and win the championship.
Eagle Thane Strikers batter Sairaj Patil is gearing up for the upcoming edition of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 with a clear focus on improving his game and helping the team go one step further this season after their semifinal finish in the previous edition.
Sairaj, who emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament last year and was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, said he has been working hard on refining different aspects of his game ahead of the new campaign.
Focus on Winning the Championship
Speaking ahead of the season, Sairaj Patil said, "I am just working on my areas to improve and getting into the groove before the tournament starts. The aim is to outdo what I achieved last year and contribute even more to the team this season."
Reflecting on the team's campaign in the previous edition, where Eagle Thane Strikers narrowly missed out on a place in the final after losing in the semifinals, Sairaj stated that the squad is determined to make a stronger impact this year. "Last year we lost in the semifinals, but this season our goal is to play the finals and win the championship. The team is motivated, and everyone is looking forward to giving their best for Eagle Thane Strikers," he added.
Team Composition and Schedule
The Eagle Thane Strikers will once again be led by a talented squad featuring experienced India all-rounder Shardul Thakur alongside several promising youngsters as they aim for a successful campaign in Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League.
The T20 Mumbai League 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 1 to June 13, with Eagle Thane Strikers set to begin their campaign against Bandra Blasters in the opening fixture of the tournament. (ANI)
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