The T20 Mumbai League auction held on Saturday showcased a blend of emerging talent and established names, ahead of the league's return next month. Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was picked by Arcs Andheri for ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD), five times his base price, despite recently switching to Goa for domestic cricket. In the women's draft, 16-year-old Ira Jadhav was signed for the same amount by Aakash Tigers. The women's auction, part of the league's inaugural season, saw franchises collectively spend ₹1.47 crore (roughly $176,000 USD) on assembling 50-player squads. Notable signings included India U-19 vice-captain Sanika Chalke joining Aakash Tigers for ₹5.50 lakh and Simran Shaikh acquired by Sobo Mumbai Falcons for ₹7 lakh. The men's auction featured Akash Parkar as a top buy at ₹12 lakh. Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik and league governing council chairman Rajdip Gupta both praised the competitive nature of the auction, highlighting the balance between seasoned players and rising stars that promises an exciting season ahead.