Mumbai’s schools are witnessing a trend, where students representing school cricket teams are opting for homeschooling, thereby raising concerns about its impact on local talent and academic standards. 

While renowned cricket-playing schools like VN Sule and Swami Vivekanand prioritise traditional schooling, many others are open to flexible arrangements. The issue at hand is that while homeschooling gives students flexibility to balance sports and studies, it also raises questions about fairness and academic authenticity. There’s a risk that students from other states might come to Mumbai, enroll in schools with lax homeschooling norms, and dominate local cricket tournaments like the Giles Shield and Harris Shield.