Mumbai, June 7 -- Rohit Sharma has backed newly-appointed India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer to thrive in his new role, while hailing the T20 Mumbai League as an important platform for nurturing the next generation of cricketers.

Rohit's remarks came on a night when 21,708 fans packed the Wankhede Stadium for a star-studded Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 clash between SOBO Mumbai Falcons and Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, featuring Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav, according to a release.

Iyer marked his recent elevation as India's T20I captain with a match-winning 61 off 36 balls, guiding the Falcons to a five-wicket victory.

The Face of the League, Rohit said, "Mumbai cricket's demanding environment helps prepare players for leaders...