Surat: The grand launch of the much-awaited Big Cricket League (BCL) will take place on December 12, 2024 at Surat's prestigious Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Maharana Pratap Road, Piplode. The opening ceremony will begin at 6 pm, marking the beginning of an exciting cricket journey.
This exciting league is bringing together six teams—Northern Challengers, UP Braj Stars, Rajasthan Regals, MP Tigers, Mumbai Marinas, and Southern Spartans—comprising cricketing legends, experienced players, and emerging talent. Fans should be prepared to enjoy intense competition and exciting cricket.
League leadership and special guests
BCL has a distinguished leadership team:
• Dilip Vengsarkar, League Commissioner
• Rudra Pratap Singh, League President
• Courtney Walsh, Vice President
Many famous cricket stars will participate in the first season, including Chris Gayle, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Shikhar Dhawan, Imran Tahir, Yusuf Pathan, and Tillakaratne Dilshan as team captains. Additionally, former international players like Herschelle Gibbs, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Upul Tharanga, and Stuart Binny will play alongside local budding cricketers.
Chief Patron Puneet Singh expressed his curiosity saying:
“The Big Cricket League is a celebration of talent and teamwork. “This is a platform to fulfill the dreams of India’s youth by giving them a chance to play alongside international greats.”
Unique concept and player draft
During the BCL players draft, each franchise selected a squad of 18 players, consisting of six former international players, six Indian first-class cricketers and ten local emerging players. This unique concept gives local players the opportunity of a lifetime to share the field with global cricket icons.
Dilip Vengsarkar, League Commissioner, shared his vision towards the BCL:
“This league has the potential to become one of the biggest leagues in the world. The combination of international stars and local talent is inspiring and promising.”
Rudra Pratap Singh, league president, said:
“The successful draft gives us confidence that this season will provide exciting cricket for fans around the world.”
Anirudh Chauhan, CEO and co-founder, emphasized:
“Our hard work over the past year to find the best local talent is now paying off. For the young players, this is an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow alongside the veterans.”
Chris Gayle's curiosity about BCL
Chris Gayle, considered one of the greatest players of T20 cricket, expressed his happiness:
“I am extremely excited to be a part of the Big Cricket League. It's always great to connect with fans from India and share our experience with emerging talent. This league has all the makings of a new revolution in cricket.”
Franchise owner and presence of Bollywood
The league's franchise owners also include Bollywood celebrities like Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, and Supreme Court lawyer Sana Raees Khan, who will add a touch of glamor to the tournament.
The BCL Season 1 trophy, unveiled by Commissioner Dilip Vengsarkar, symbolizes expectations of an exciting season.
Get ready to witness an epic cricket journey in the Big Cricket League, where talent, teamwork and victory will come together to create history.
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