GREATER NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh): The first edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL), originally scheduled to take place in Dehradun, will now be hosted at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from February 23 to March 3.
Organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) and managed by 100 Sports, the IVPL is set to get underway in the cricket stadium of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The announcement was jointly made Monday by IVPL acting president Praveen Tyagi, and secretary Sudhir Kulkarniat a media briefing here at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.
An International Cricket stadium with a pavilion having facilities of two dressing rooms for playing teams, Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex is sure to enthral fans with its captivating beauty. The Stadium was also the home ground for the Afghanistan cricket team a few years ago.
The IVPL brings together veterans such as Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Herschelle Gibbs, Rajat Bhatia and many more.
100 Sports founder Ravindra Bhati said, “We are excited to be managing the IVPL here at Greater Noida stadium. The state-of-the-art facilities and picturesque surroundings of the complex will undoubtedly elevate the experience of fans.”
The IVPL will witness competition among six teams – VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers, and Mumbai Champions. Each team boasts a roster of players from around the globe, enhancing the league’s competitiveness.
The matches will be broadcast live in India on the Eurosport channel, DD Sports, and Fancode.
