MUMBAI: Following the ownership announcement of the Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) and Bengaluru teams by Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan respectively, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Monday unveiled Indian cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan as the owner of the Mumbai team.
The development adds yet another layer of star power and charisma to the already star-studded cricket league.
The inaugural edition of ISPL, India’s first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament set to take place inside a stadium, is scheduled to begin from March 2nd running through to March 9th, 2024 in Mumbai for its inaugural edition.
The league, comprising six teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar – will feature 19 matches in total.
Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the ISPL amplifies the league’s narrative, further solidifying it as a cricketing spectacle that transcends boundaries and celebrates the spirit of the game.
ISPL was launched last month by former Team India head coach and chief mentor of ISPL Ravi Shastri in the presence of core committee members Ashish Shelar, Amol Kale, and league commissioner Suraj Samat.
Speaking about his association with ISPL, Bachchan said, “The Indian Street Premier League is a unique initiative that holds the promise of unearthing raw cricketing talent. I am excited to be part of this league and contribute to the growth of cricket at the grassroots level. It’s a thrilling prospect to witness young talents making their mark in this high-energy T10 format.”
With no age restrictions except for the inclusion of at least one player from the U-19 age group category in the playing XI, the league asserts that it is poised to become a “hotbed for discovering hidden talents across the country”.
