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Franchise Owner: Sunil Gavaskar, Nagarjuna, V Chamundeswarnath
Host Association: Maharashtra Badminton Association
Host Stadium: Sardar Vallabh Patel Stadium, NSCI
Launch their IBL Campaign: Aug 15; vs Banga Beats
Home IBL Leg: Aug 19-20
School Partner: Jamnabai Narsee School
Launched their IBL School Programme: July 12-14
Mumbaio is as much known for its sports as well as for the Indian film Industry. Mumbai has some of the finest stadiums in the world - Brabourne Stadium (Churchgate), Wankhede Stadium (Marine Lines) and D.Y.Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai). Sardar Vallabh Patel Stadium at NSCI is one of the best indoor sports arenas in the country.
Mumbai Masters, the city team participating in the path-breaking Indian Badminton League, will be watched closely by both home fans and badminton maven alike. Their IBL campaign hits the road against the, Banga Beats, on August 14 at Delhi. This also happens to be the inaugural tie of the IBL.
You may simply call Mumbai Masters the team of celebrities. Cine Star Nagarjuna, and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar co-own the team with business tycoon V Chamundeshwarnath. Mumbai has a lineage of producing world-class badminton talent, starting from Aparna Popat, Chetan Anand, and now young brigade of players like Ajay Jayaram.
Tipped to be the team with the most die-hard fans in the IBL, the Mumbai Masters s will be supported by their loyal ‘IBL School Programme Partner’, Jamnabai Narsee school. Keep the faith Mumbai Masters fans! Support your team!
Mumbai Masters campaign schedule:
vs Banga Beats – August 15
vs Pune Pistons – August 17
vs Krrish Delhi Smashers – August 20
vs Hyderabad Hotshots- August 22
vs Awadhe warriors– August 24
IBL Sidelights
What to see: Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bandstand, Juhu Beach, Haji Ali and Elephanta Caves
Where to shop: Colaba Causeway, Linking Road in Bandra, Crawford Market near Churchgate
What to eat: Traditional Kolhapuri and Maharashtrian cuisines, Bhel Puri, Pani Puri and Bada Paav
