The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Today Unveiled Its Ambitious Plans To Revolutionize Grassroots Cricket In Mumbai

admin June 16, 2025 2 min read

“Gali Mohalla Cricket League (Gmcl) Revolutionizes Grassroots Cricket With 500 Teams, 5500 Players, 5000 Matches & Inr 10 Per Match, Valued At Inr 45,000 Crore; Gmcl & Maharashtra Police Collaborate For Nasha Mukti Drive”

Mumbai, June 14: The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) today unveiled its ambitious plans to revolutionize grassroots cricket in Mumbai, signing a historic alliance with the Maharashtra Police to combat drug addiction through sports.

Addressing the press conference at the Country Club in Andheri, Baba Inder Preet Singh, Spiritual Head of the Satkarmic Mission, emphasized the need to empower youth for nation development. “GMCL is a movement for change, focused on de-addiction and guiding directionless youth to work at grassroots,” he said.

Aman Bandvi, Director of Global Middas Capital Fund, highlighted the importance of impact investments in building strong nations. “Our focus is on mitigating real-world challenges through sports, and cricket is a powerful medium for transition,” he said. “We are committed to measuring the impact of GMCL and creating a lasting difference in the lives of young people.”

Harmeet Singh, Director of GMCL and Pride Academy, spoke about the league’s focus on fitness, mental resilience, and nurturing bright minds through alliances with schools, colleges, and institutions. Raman Gandhi, CEO of GMCL, emphasized the league’s commitment to scouting talent from the streets and providing a platform for young cricketers to shine.

The GMCL Maharashtra team, comprising Suraj Palkar, Sandeep Maghade, Rizvan Khan, Shashank Yadav, Haraksha Tambe, Imtiaz Shaikh, Munaf Amirali, Rauf Shaikh, Javed Shaikh, and Haresh Acharekar, was present at the press conference, adding to the excitement of the league’s launch.

The teams register with a registration fee of INR 1100. Prize money of INR 11 Lakhs, including INR 5 Lakhs for runners-up. Each team will play a minimum of 10 matches, with a prize pool that also includes a 1-year sponsorship for training. The registration fee works out to approximately INR 10 per match.

The league’s inaugural matches will be held at Khar Gymkhana, organized in collaboration with the Maharashtra Police, further solidifying the partnership between GMCL and the police department in their Nasha Mukti initiatives.

The league projects a minimum of 500 teams, 5500 players, and 5000 matches in Mumbai, underscoring its commitment to promoting grassroots cricket and creating a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Registrations are now open for the four zones covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.