Photo Credit: Facebook Photo of Yuvraj Singh
The Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10) is set to debut from May 26 to June 5, 2025, with former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh appointed as its brand ambassador.
The league, broadcast exclusively on Sony Sports Network, aims to bring the excitement of tennis ball cricket to a global audience. Featuring franchises from major Indian cities, including the Mumbai Mavericks, Delhi Dynamos, Bangalore Blasters, Kolkata Kings, Chandigarh Champions, Hyderabad Hunters, Ahmedabad Avengers, and Chennai Challengers, the TBCPL 10 promises a high-energy competition.
The tournament will consist of 31 league matches followed by four playoff games, marking a significant step in professionalizing tennis ball cricket. A talent search spanning 50 cities across North, East, and Central India will precede the inaugural player auction on May 5-6, 2025, where franchises will build their squads from players selected through state-level tryouts.
TBCPL 10 represents a transformative approach to tennis ball cricket, adding professional structure to a format long associated with street cricket. Industry experts have lauded the league’s sustainable business model, emphasizing its potential to redefine the sport.
The appointment of Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador underscores the league’s commitment to excellence. Known for his powerful batting and iconic World Cup performances, Yuvraj brings his passion and experience to this groundbreaking initiative.
On his role, Yuvraj Singh remarked, “I am thrilled to be part of this historic moment in cricket. TBCPL 10 is the first tournament to bring professional tennis ball cricket talents from so many Indian cities simultaneously. Now, we’re elevating this format to a professional level across multiple cities. It’s a dream come true for many aspiring cricketers who will now have a platform to showcase their talent.”
TBCPL Pvt. Ltd. stakeholder Mohit Joon highlighted the league’s scale and impact, saying, “TBCPL 10 is making history as the first professional tennis ball cricket league to endorse talents simultaneously across eight major Indian locations. With trials planned in 50 cities, we’re creating the most extensive talent scouting network in tennis ball cricket history. Having Yuvraj Singh on board adds tremendous value to our vision, and our partnership with Sony Sports Network ensures the widest possible reach for this exciting format. We’re confident that this tournament will revolutionize tennis ball cricket as an important cricketing avenue to be perceived and played well.”
League promoter Naresh Pawar emphasized the league’s broader goals: “The launch of TBCPL 10 marks a landmark moment in T10 sports. Our sustainable business model sets new standards in cricket administration and commercial viability. Never before has tennis ball cricket been organized at this scale across so many cities. This tournament, unlike many others, will bridge the gap between street cricket and professional sports, creating new opportunities for talents across the country. We are particularly excited about the tournament’s potential to discover hidden gems from every corner of these cities.”
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