Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhant Addhatrao have been formally cleared to enter the T20 Mumbai League auction pool for the fourth edition, marking their return to the city-based competition after stints with other domestic teams. Their eligibility follows approval from the BCCI, with both players meeting participation norms, including the mandatory gap from other state-run T20 leagues over the past 12 months. The auction is scheduled for May 2, with the tournament set for early June, aligning once again with its monsoon window. Tendulkar, currently associated with Goa in domestic cricket and part of the Lucknow Super Giants setup in the IPL, and Addhatrao, who represented Puducherry last season, are now back within Mumbai’s player ecosystem through regulatory clearance rather than selection sentiment. Eligibility rules shape player movement The governing principle behind their inclusion lies in the BCCI’s restriction on participation across multiple state-run T20 leagues within a defined cycle. The guideline states: “To maintain focus and prevent excessive exertion, each player is permitted to participate in only one officially recognised cricket league, excluding the Indian Premier League (IPL), during a twelve-month period commencing from the conclusion of the tournament in which they last participated." The clause further clarifies: “For instance, if a player has participated in a Twenty20 tournament organised by a State Association, which concluded on August 31, 2024, they will not be permitted to participate in any other Twenty20 tournament organised by any other State Association until September 1, 2025." Within this framework, both players qualified without dispute, having not featured in any such leagues during the restricted period. Addhatrao’s No-Objection Certificate from Puducherry completed the administrative requirements, reinforcing that movement across associations remains procedural rather than exceptional. Read also: Watch: Wankhede Crowd Sings 'Happy Birthday' for Rohit Sharma During MI vs SRH Auction timing and squad dynamics The upcoming auction will include both men’s and women’s categories, continuing the league’s structure while maintaining its position in the domestic calendar. Tendulkar’s presence adds familiarity to the Mumbai circuit despite his shift to Goa, while Addhatrao re-enters following his exposure in Puducherry’s domestic setup. The development reflects a system where eligibility precedes opportunity, and availability is determined less by narrative and more by compliance. With both players active in domestic and franchise environments, their inclusion offers teams options rather than guarantees. As the auction approaches, the focus remains on squad composition within defined rules, where participation is regulated, and movement is permitted—provided the paperwork, as always, is in order.