Mumbai Announce U-14 Squad for West Zone Championship; Sanjeevani Cricket Academy Makes Its Mark

Mumbai Cricket has named a strong 16-member squad for the upcoming West Zone Under-14 Championship, scheduled to begin shortly. The selection, announced on January 6, 2026, reflects the city’s deep talent pool and its continued focus on grooming young cricketers for higher levels.

The team will be led by Aarush Kolhe, who takes charge as captain, with Ayush Bendal and Dev Singh handling wicketkeeping duties. The squad features a balanced mix of batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, all of whom have impressed selectors with consistent performances across age-group tournaments.

Among the selected players, special attention goes to Shreyas Khilare and Ayush Goho, both of whom have earned their places through disciplined performances and steady development. The duo represents SCA Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, located in Bandra East, an academy that has quietly built a reputation for producing technically sound and mentally strong cricketers.

Their selection is not just an individual milestone but also a proud moment for Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, which continues to contribute quality players to Mumbai’s age-group teams. At the heart of this progress is coach Satish Samant, whose hands-on coaching approach, focus on fundamentals, and emphasis on match awareness have played a key role in shaping these young talents.

Those close to the academy credit Samant’s ability to identify strengths early, work patiently on weaknesses, and instill discipline both on and off the field. For Shreyas Khilare and Ayush Goho, this selection is a reflection of years of structured training and trust in the process laid down by their coach.