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New Delhi [India], October 9: The Salute Tiranga Cricket League (STCL) organised its Players Draft Ceremony at Le Meridien, New Delhi, marking a big milestone forward of the inaugural season of its League Season 1. The ceremony witnessed the revealing of all eight collaborating franchise groups together with the announcement of gamers chosen to signify every workforce. The first season of STCL is scheduled to be held at Miraj Stadium, Nathdwara, Udaipur, Rajasthan, from October 21 to twenty-eight, 2026.
Players from 10 states and 11 cities, together with Patna, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Mumbai, Aligarh, Lucknow and Delhi, participated within the STCL open trials. More than 15,000 gamers registered themselves for the trials, of whom 450 have been shortlisted for the ultimate choice camp. Following the ultimate analysis, 128 gamers have been chosen for STCL Season 1.A key spotlight of the Players Draft was the league’s honest, clear and structured draw-based choice course of. The course of started with a draw among the many franchise workforce homeowners, adopted by a draw among the many workforce coaches. The participant choice was subsequently performed by means of a scientific and category-wise draw mechanism, designed to offer all collaborating franchises with a good alternative to construct their respective squads.
For higher steadiness and transparency, gamers have been divided into a number of performance-based classes, together with Top Batsmen, Top Bowlers, Top Wicketkeepers, Top Spinners and Top Fast Bowlers, amongst different classes. Players from these classes have been then allotted to the franchises by means of the draw-based choice course of.
The STCL Players Draft Ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished personalities from cricket, sports activities and leisure, together with former Indian cricketers Chetan Sharma and Madan Lal, former Test cricketer Ashok Malhotra, Padma Shri awardee Sushil Doshi, former Udaipur MP Arjun Lal Meena, STCL Brand Ambassador Sangram Singh, Miss Universe India 2023 Shweta Sharda and actress Diljot, together with STCL Chairman Rajesh Jha, Vice Chairman Ravi Chikara and Director Mukesh Kumar Singh, franchise homeowners and different distinguished visitors.
The eight franchises unveiled for Salute Tiranga Cricket League Season 1 are: Delhi Leaders, Gujarat Royals, Mumbai Mavericks, Punjab Falcon, Haryana Lions, Rajasthan Frontiers, UP Dhurandhar and Tamil Nadu Thunders.
The Players Draft Ceremony formally units the stage for the primary season of STCL, with the eight franchises now making ready their squads for the upcoming competitors in Udaipur.
STCL Commissioner Chetan Sharma stated, “Every player has the potential to achieve something big, but talent needs the right opportunities, guidance and support to flourish. Today’s Players Draft Ceremony was a positive step in that direction, as every player got an opportunity to be selected and showcase his potential. I believe platforms like STCL can help talented cricketers gain the exposure and experience they need to take their game to the next level.
STCL Chairman Dr. Rajesh Jha said, “The Players Draft Ceremony is a mirrored image of our dedication to the gamers. We have fulfilled our promise of not charging gamers a single penny in direction of registration or participation. From registration by means of your entire league course of, STCL is dedicated to supporting gamers with meals, lodging, journey {and professional} steering. Our purpose is to make sure that monetary constraints by no means change into a barrier for gifted gamers looking for a possibility to showcase their potential. Today marks the start of a brand new chapter for STCL.’
Addressing the gathering, former Udaipur MP Arjun Lal Meena stated, “STCL is bringing fresh cricketing talent to the forefront and creating opportunities beyond traditional pathways. It is encouraging to see an initiative that gives young players a platform to showcase their abilities.”
Madan Lal, former Indian cricketer, stated throughout the ceremony, “STCL is creating a valuable platform for emerging cricketers who deserve an opportunity to showcase their talent. The league is an important step towards giving grassroots players a professional pathway.”
STCL Vice Chairman Ravi Chikara highlighted the league’s concentrate on equity, aggressive cricket and wider viewers attain. ‘The Players Draft has been designed with equity and transparency at its core. The category-wise draw ensures that each franchise will get an equitable alternative to construct a aggressive squad. With STCL matches set to be broadcast stay throughout India on platforms resembling Sony TV and Doordarshan, the league may also present gamers with a precious nationwide platform to showcase their expertise,’ he stated.
Expressing his views on the initiative, Padma Shri awardee Sushil Doshi stated, “STCL is a wonderful initiative to bring India’s hidden cricketing talent into the spotlight and give young players the confidence and exposure to move forward.”Ashok Malhotra, Mentor STCL, stated, “The success of any league ultimately depends on the players who step onto the field and make the competition exciting. STCL has brought together talented cricketers from different parts of the country, giving them a platform to compete, perform and prove themselves. I am confident that the passion, talent and commitment of these players will be at the heart of a successful and memorable first season.”
Sangram Singh, Brand Ambassador STCL, stated, “Sport is about opportunity, discipline and believing in your potential. I am proud to be associated with STCL, which is working to give young cricketers a platform where talent can be recognised and encouraged. I believe this league can inspire many youngsters to pursue their sporting dreams with confidence and determination.”
Speaking on the event, Miss Universe India 2023 Shweta Sharda stated, “STCL gives young cricketers an opportunity to turn their dreams into reality and begin an exciting journey.”
Sharing her ideas on the occasion, actress Diljot stated, “STCL is not just about cricket; it is about giving young talent an opportunity to shine and encouraging them to dream bigger.”
STCL Director Mukesh Kumar Singh stated, “The Players Draft Ceremony reflects our commitment to providing young cricketers a genuine opportunity to showcase their potential without financial barriers. STCL is committed to creating a supportive platform where talent gets the right opportunity to grow and compete. I wish all eight franchises and every player the very best for STCL Season 1 and look forward to an exciting and successful league in Miraj Stadium, Nathdwara, Udaipur.”
With the eight groups now unveiled and their squads taking form, anticipation is constructing for the inaugural Salute Tiranga Cricket League Season 1, which is able to carry collectively aggressive league cricket, rising expertise and franchise-based sporting leisure in Udaipur from October 21-28, 2026.
About Salute Tiranga Cricket League
Salute Tiranga Cricket League (STCL) is an initiative aimed toward figuring out grassroots cricket expertise and offering gamers with alternatives to maneuver ahead. The league is working in direction of offering a platform to gifted gamers from totally different states and districts, providing them steering and serving to develop their potential in cricket. Through its proposed nationwide expertise hunt marketing campaign, STCL goals to offer cricketers with higher alternatives and wider recognition.
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