Shillong, Aug 11 (UNI) Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff will not play for Mumbay FC in their Durand Cup 2026 Group E match against Nongkseh SS&CC in Shillong on Tuesday after
pulling out due to a last-minute work commitment.
The 36-year-old Tiger Shroff, who was registered in Mumbay FC's squad for their maiden Durand Cup campaign, confirmed that he would not travel to Shillong for the match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
"Really, really unfortunate, but a work commitment has come up at the last moment, so I won't be able to make it to Shillong for the Durand Cup," Shroff said in a video posted on Mumbay FC's Instagram account.
"I was really looking forward to play for my team Mumbay FC but unfortunately I won't be able to make it. "All the very best to everybody out there. The tournament has been amazing. All the very best Mumbay FC. Kill it boys."
Mumbay FC face Nongkseh in their final Group E fixture after losing their opening two matches against Langsning FC and Shillong Lajong by identical 5-0 scorelines, according to olympics.com.
Tiger Shroff is the son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff and film producer Ayesha Dutt, Tiger is known for his action films, dancing and fitness.
He made his acting debut with Heropanti in 2014 and went on to star in films including Baaghi, War, and Ganapath among others.
But before acting became his profession, Tiger wanted to be a footballer. He is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Shroff made his professional football debut for Mumbay FC in October 2024, in a 1-0 win over Bombay Gymkhana in the Mumbai Premier League - the seventh tier of the Indian domestic football league system.
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