MUMBAI: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium, proudly announces Bollywood Star couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as owners of the Kolkata team. The Pataudi legacy shines with this collaboration as Saif Ali Khan’s father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a famous Indian cricketer and Indian cricket team former captain. The Pataudi family also has a special connection to Kolkata with Saif Ali Khan’s mother, Sharmila Tagore being the great-great-grandniece of India’s and West Bengal’s most beloved icon, Rabindranath Tagore.
Their entrance into the league ignites fresh anticipation among cricket fans across the nation, coming after a spectacular line-up of celebrity superstars taking up the mantle as team owners – Amitabh Bachchan (Mumbai), Akshay Kumar (Srinagar), Hrithik Roshan (Bengaluru), Suriya (Chennai), and Ram Charan (Hyderabad).
ISPL commissioner Suraj Samat said, "Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's association with the Kolkata team will amplify the game’s competitive spirit with their charismatic influence and unwavering confidence. Anticipate an electrifying competition, where the Kolkata team, guided by their iconic duo, is set to leave an indelible mark."
Scheduled to take place from March 6th to March 15th in Mumbai, the inaugural edition of ISPL features six competitive teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir).
As the league gears up for its debut, aspiring players can register on the ISPL Official website, www.ispl-t10.com and secure their place for the upcoming city trials. Detailed information regarding the trials in various venues will soon be announced, providing an opportunity for aspiring cricketers to display their talent on a national stage.
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