Eight franchise clubs will compete in the Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League’s (TBCPL 10) first-ever T10 competition, which is set to take place from May 26 to June 5, 2025.
Millions of people around the world will be able to experience the thrill of tennis ball cricket thanks to the competition, which will only be shown on Sony Sports Network. Soon, the exciting tournament’s location will be revealed.
The Mumbai Mavericks, Delhi Dynamos, Bangalore Blasters, Kolkata Kings, Chandigarh Champions, Hyderabad Hunters, Ahmedabad Avengers, and Chennai Challengers are among the teams representing important Indian cities in the new professional tennis ball cricket league.
The tournament format, which consists of four playoff games after 31 league matches, brings the thrill of professional tennis ball cricket to a worldwide audience.
Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League 10 will have trials in 50 Indian cities, including important hubs in the North, East, and Central zones.
as part of an extensive talent recruitment campaign to guarantee representation from all over the nation.
The eight franchises will assemble their teams from the pool of gifted athletes chosen from the nationwide trials at the league’s first player auction, which is scheduled for May 5–6, 2025.
In terms of professional tennis ball cricket organisation, Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League 10 is a game-changer, adding excitement and structure to a format that has long been a favourite among street cricket players. Supported by what industry experts are referring to as the most sustainable cricket business model in the world, this historic competition seeks to turn recreational tennis ball cricket into a professional sporting spectacle.
An important turning point for the league has been reached with the announcement of cricketing great Yuvraj Singh as Brand Ambassador. Known for his powerful batting and game-winning heroics, the World Cup-winning all-rounder brings his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for cricket development to the TBCPL 10.
Yuvraj Singh said of his role: “I am ecstatic to be a part of this momentous occasion in cricket. The TBCPL 10 is the first competition to bring together professional tennis ball cricket players from numerous Indian cities at the same time. We’re now taking this format to a higher level in several places. For many budding cricket players, having a stage on which to display their skills is a dream come true.
“TBCPL 10 is making history as the first professional tennis ball cricket league to endorse talents simultaneously across eight major Indian locations,” said Mohit Joon, a league stakeholder of TBC PVT LTD, highlighting the tournament’s unparalleled scope. We’re building the largest talent scouting network in tennis ball cricket ever, with trials scheduled in 50 cities. Our idea is greatly enhanced by Yuvraj Singh’s involvement, and our collaboration with Sony Sports Network guarantees this thrilling format the broadest potential audience. We are certain that this competition will transform tennis ball cricket into a significant cricketing medium that is viewed and performed effectively.”
League promoter Naresh Pawar praised this creative move, writing, “The TBCPL 10 premiere is a historic event in T10 sports. Our sustainable business approach raises the bar for commercial viability and cricket administration. This level of organisation in so many cities for tennis ball cricket has never been seen before. In contrast to many others, this competition will help close the gap between professional sports and street cricket, opening up new avenues for talented individuals nationwide. The tournament’s potential to unearth hidden treasures from all throughout these cities excites us in particular.
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