# Tiger Shroff pulls out of Durand Cup debut over work 2026-08-10T15:16:10+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff will not play for Mumbay FC in the Durand Cup 2026, citing a last-minute work commitment. The 36-year-old confirmed the decision on the club's Instagram page on Sunday, August 10. Sportstar had earlier reported that Shroff would feature in the final group-stage match against Nongkseh SS & CC on Monday in Shillong. Mumbay FC have already been knocked out after losing their opening two games 0-5 to Langsning FC and Shillong Lajong. Shroff has been with the club since its inception in 2024 and has played for them in the Mumbai Premier League. The club's first appearance in the Durand Cup follows a last-place finish in Group B of IFL 3 in the 2025-26 season. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com - timesnownews.com Tags: celebrity sports, Durand Cup 2026, Indian football, Mumbay FC, Tiger Shroff Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tiger-shroff-pulls-out-of-durand-cup-2026-cites-work-commitment/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tiger-shroff-pulls-out-of-durand-cup-2026-cites-work-commitment/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.