DEHRADUN (Uttrakhand): Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, often referred to as Chinna Thala by Chennai Super Kings fans, will be donning the yellow jersey again but this time for his home side VVIP Uttar Pradesh in the first edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).
As Raina prepares to lead VVIP Uttar Pradesh, it marks a journey back to his formative years, when he first took the bat for his home state.
Joining Raina in VVIP Uttar Pradesh are former IPL champions Rajat Bhatia and former Australian all-rounder Dan Christian. With their collective experience and skill, the team is poised to make a formidable impression in the IVPL, which is slated to be played from February 23 to March 3 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
Organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) and managed by 100 Sports, the IVPL is bringing together veterans such as Virendra Sehwag, Munaf Patel, Raina, Bhatia, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Yusuf Pathan, Herschelle Gibbs, and many more.
The participating teams include VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers, and Mumbai Champions. Each team is a powerhouse of talent, as cricketing legends and regional stars come together to relive their passion for the game. Each team will have four to five iconic players from across the World.
The matches will be broadcast live in India on the Eurosport channel, DD Sports, and Fancode, and tickets for the matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium will soon be available for purchase.
