Pro Cricket League
Countries | India |
---|---|
Format | Twenty20 |
First edition | 2024 |
Tournament format | Round-robin and playoffs |
Number of teams | 6 |
TV | Eurosport (TV) FanCode (Internet) |
Website | www |
![]() |
The Pro Cricket League (PCL) is a franchise-based cricket tournament which is scheduled to begin with its first edition in 2024.[1] It will feature former international cricket players. The competition was announced in July 2024, with 6 teams slated to play 18 matches against each other during the tournament.[2][3]
The first edition is scheduled to start in September 2024, from 28 September to 13 October in India, with the matches being held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes was announced as the brand ambassador of this edition.[4][5][6] In addition, former Indian cricketer Chetan Sharma has been appointed as the League Commissioner.[7]
Background
The pre-launch ceremony for the tournament draft will take place on 31 August 2024 at Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.[citation needed]
Players
As of August 2024[update], the players confirmed to be involved in the tournament are:
Icon Players
Stuart BinnyTillakaratne DilshanRichard LeviManpreet GonyThisara PereraKevin O'BrienLiam PlunkettNaman OjhaNavin Stewart
Monty PanesarFarveez MaharoofOwais Shah
Marquee Players
- Pradeep Sangwan
- Ishwar Pandey
- Robin Bist
- Parvinder Awana
- Tanmay Srivastava
- Praveen Gupta
- Shahbaz Nadeem
- Pawan Suyal
- Anureet Singh
- Iqbal Abdulla
- Pawan Negi
- Nagendra Chaudhary
Teams
The names of the six city based franchises were announced in August 2024.
- Faridabad Sledgehammer Knights
- Jaipur Kings Warriors
- Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers
- To be announced
- To be announced
- To be annouced
See also
References
- ^ "Delhi NCR set to host first season of Pro Cricket League, Jonty Rhodes named brand ambassador". ANI News. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Pro Cricket League Season 1 announces addition of Thisara Perera, Pawan Negi". ANI News. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Pro Cricket League Season 1 Announces Addition Of Thisara Perera, Pawan Negi | Cricket News". NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Jonty Rhodes Named Brand Ambassador Of Pro Cricket League 2024; Delhi-NCR To Host Inaugural Season". Outlook India. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Delhi NCR to Host First Season Of Pro Cricket League; Jonty Rhodes Named Brand Ambassador". www.india.com. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "I am thrilled to be a part of the Pro Cricket League: Rhodes". The Times of India. 27 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Pro Cricket League Season 1: Thisara Perera, Pawan Negi Included, Chetan Sharma To Be League Commissioner". Outlook India. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.