The inaugural version of the Indian Road Premier League (ISPL) kicked off in Mumbai with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gracing the occasion. Through the inauguration, the co-owners of the six groups have been introduced, that includes distinguished names from the leisure business. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan will handle Kolkata, whereas Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Suriya, and Ram Charan have been named because the house owners of Mumbai, Srinagar, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, respectively.
Tendulkar, an investor and core committee member of ISPL, emphasised the position of co-owners in shaping the event’s success. He highlighted the league’s imaginative and prescient to foster rising expertise by means of knowledgeable format with a tennis ball.
“The co-owners will play an important part in realizing ISPL’s core vision of encouraging and finding emerging cricketing talent through a professional league format with a tennis ball. I wish them all the best as they embark on this new association with the game!” Tendulkar said.
Reflecting on his personal journey, Tendulkar shared nostalgic moments from his early cricketing days. He recalled how the considered representing India by no means crossed his thoughts whereas taking part in avenue cricket in Mumbai. Regardless of the absence of aspirations for nationwide illustration, his ardour for the sport and dedication to enchancment laid the muse for his illustrious profession.
“The remarkable aspect was that during that time, the thought of playing for India never entered our minds, as season ball cricket was not prevalent. However, playing cricket with a tennis ball, driven by passion and love for the game, paved the way for my journey. Those 24 years of international cricket were truly beautiful, and it all began with a tennis ball,” Tendulkar reminisced.
Along with Tendulkar, the ISPL committee consists of Ashish Shelar, Ravi Shastri, Amol Kale, and Suraj Samat. The inaugural season of ISPL is ready to begin with matches scheduled between March 6 and 15 in Mumbai.
The launch of ISPL marks a major milestone within the promotion of cricket on the grassroots stage, offering a platform for aspiring expertise to showcase their abilities. With Tendulkar’s involvement and the help of the co-owners, ISPL is poised to develop into a breeding floor for future cricketing stars.
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