Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Mumbai Cricket Association Seeks BCCI Nod for Team Documentary
The Mumbai Cricket Association wants to film its senior men’s cricket team during the domestic season.
It has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India for permission first.
The planned series would show matches and what happens behind the scenes.
It would cover three competitions: the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The project would also explain Mumbai’s history of winning 42 Ranji Trophy titles.
The association hopes young players can learn about preparation, discipline and teamwork.
Patrick Graham is expected to direct the project.
Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy campaign starts against Chandigarh on October 11.
The Mumbai Cricket Association plans a behind-the-scenes documentary on its senior men’s team.
The project would cover the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy seasons.
The MCA has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India for permission to proceed.
Patrick Graham is understood to be the planned director of the project.
Mumbai begins its Ranji Trophy campaign against Chandigarh on October 11, with Siddhesh Lad as captain in first-class matches.
- Who
- The Mumbai Cricket Association and Mumbai’s senior men’s cricket team; Patrick Graham is expected to direct the project.
- What
- The MCA plans a fly-on-the-wall documentary or web series covering the team’s domestic season.
- When
- The project is intended for the 2026/27 domestic season, beginning with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match on October 11.
- Where
- The documentary would follow Mumbai’s team during its domestic cricket campaign in India.
- Why
- The MCA wants to showcase Mumbai’s cricket heritage, give fans behind-the-scenes access and educate aspiring players.
- Organiser
- Mumbai Cricket Association
- Permission sought
- Board of Control for Cricket in India approval
- Competitions covered
- Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy titles
- 42
- Expected director
- Patrick Graham
- First opponent
- Chandigarh, on October 11
- First-class captain
- Siddhesh Lad