Reigning champions U Mumba TT boosted their squad at the UTT Season 7 auction by signing Manush Shah and Anna Hursey. The team also retained key players, building a strong mix of youth and experience for their title defence.

Mumbai, April 28: Reigning champions U Mumba TT strengthened their squad at the Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 auction on Tuesday, signing India’s history-maker Manush Shah for 37.2 lakh tokens and Wales’ Anna Hursey while retaining a strong domestic core led by Akash Pal.

The team combined continuity with targeted additions, bringing back French paddler Lilian Bardet from the title-winning squad last season and reinforcing their line-up with emerging talent.

Balanced squad for title defence

U Mumba also secured Nithyashree Mani and Anusha Kutumbale, ensuring balance across categories and providing multiple combination options for the upcoming season.