T20 Mumbai League | Aspect Sports gets operating rights of new Navi Mumbai franchise
Aspect Sports has secured the operating rights for a new Navi Mumbai franchise in the T20 Mumbai League for a six-year period starting in 2027. The deal, valued at over ₹106 crore, aims to expand the league's reach and provide more opportunities for regional cricketers.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects the growing commercial value of regional cricket leagues in India and the professionalization of local sports ecosystems.
Aspect Sports has been awarded the operating rights for the Navi Mumbai franchise, the newest addition to the T20 Mumbai League, from the 2027 edition.
The franchise, which will take the league’s strength to nine teams, has been awarded for ₹106.88 crore for a six-year period, with the first season carrying a fee of ₹12.21 crore, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday.
It is understood that the average annual franchise fee of ₹17.81 crore is more than 50% of the highest fee than the existing eight franchises in the league.
The addition of Navi Mumbai is expected to expand the league’s footprint beyond its traditional Mumbai base and provide cricketers from the region with a pathway into the competition.
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