Rewa Jaguars have unveiled their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, with young batter Akshat Raghuwanshi emerging as a key name to watch. The announcement comes ahead of the franchise's opening fixture on 6 June against Bundelkhand Bulls at Holkar Stadium, Indore.

The Squad in Full

Prithviraj Singh Tomar will lead the side as captain, with Sagar Solanki named vice-captain. The full squad reads: Prithviraj Singh Tomar (c), Sagar Solanki (vc), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Ramveeer Singh Gurjar, Atharva Mahajan, Ashwin Das, Anant Verma, Sagar Pratap Singh Baghel, Rohit Rajawat, Prabhanshu Shukla, Mohd. Arham Aquil, Ankit Singh Kushwaha, Ritesh Shakya, Naveen Singh Chouhan, Jaydev Singh, and Radhakrishna Dwivedi.

What the Franchise Said

Alok Birla of Rewa Jaguars expressed confidence in the assembled group. 'We are happy with the young talented players and the balance we have in the squad, with a good mix of experienced players and exciting hungry cricketers,' he said. 'The players are motivated and looking forward to playing positive, fearless, and roaring cricket this season.'

Birla also highlighted the tournament's growing stature: 'The MPL has grown into a fantastic tournament that gives players the opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from quality competition and take important steps in their cricketing journey. We are excited about the challenge ahead and hopeful of putting together a strong campaign.'

MPL 2026 — Biggest Edition Yet

The MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 is the largest edition of the tournament to date, featuring 10 men's teams and five women's franchises. Three new sides join the men's draw: Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles. Defending champions Bhopal Leopards return alongside Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, and Rewa Jaguars.

The tournament gets underway on 3 June, with Gwalior Cheetahs facing Ujjain Falcons in the opening men's match at Holkar Stadium.

Women's Competition Expands

The women's draw has grown to five teams for this edition, with Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles joining existing franchises Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals. The expansion underlines MPL's commitment to developing women's cricket in Madhya Pradesh.

What to Watch

Rewa Jaguars' first outing on 6 June against Bundelkhand Bulls will be an early indicator of how the squad's blend of experience and youth translates on the field. With young talent like Akshat Raghuwanshi drawing attention, the Jaguars will be hoping to make a strong start to what promises to be the most competitive MPL season yet.