Shroff added: “So I won't be able to make it to Shillong for the Durand Cup.” The late commitment means Mumbay will head into their final group fixture without a player who has been one of the club’s most prominent off-field figures.
The update says Shroff has been associated with Mumbay since the club was founded and has regularly played for the side in the Mumbai Premier League. His absence may be a disappointment for supporters curious to see him feature on a bigger stage, but the club’s immediate task remains the same: make the most of its final outing.
Shroff has also expressed support for the team and for young Indian footballers, saying they need proper opportunities. That message gives his involvement a wider significance than a single match appearance, even as his own competitive debut in the Durand Cup waits.
Mumbay’s match against Nongkseh is a chance to close out the campaign, rather than a route to the next round. The report says the club is already eliminated after consecutive 5-0 defeats, against Langsingh and Shillong Lajong.
For a side making its first Durand Cup appearance, the results make the final fixture a test of response and resilience. A strong performance would not undo the earlier setbacks, but it could provide a more positive finish to a difficult group campaign.
The next storyline is whether Mumbay can end the tournament with a result-and when Shroff will get another chance to make his first appearance in the competition.