Jaipur, Nov 28 (UNI) The much-anticipated World Tennis Ball Premier League (WTPL) T10 was officially launched on Thursday in a grand event at Jaipur Marriott Hotel, heralding a new era in tennis ball cricket.
With 10 teams set to compete in this 60-ball tournament, WTPL aims to revolutionize tennis ball cricket and discover top talent across the nation through trials in 60 cities.
The WTPL launch event witnessed an impressive lineup of dignitaries, including Sanjay Naik (Vice President, Mumbai Cricket Association), Aakash Chopra (Former Cricketer & Renowned Commentator), Nikhil Chopra (Former Cricketer & Renowned Commentator), former Indian cricketer Parvinder Awana, Anil Chaudhury (International Umpire & Renowned Commentator), and Jayveer Shah (Commissioner, Saurashtra Premier League).
The WTPL T10 is spearheaded by visionary founders Gaurav Sachdeva, a distinguished entrepreneur with an enduring passion for cricket, Rohit Bawri, an entrepreneur with over 18 years of expertise in medicine, real estate, and exports.
Joining them is co-founder Robin Chaudhary, who brings over 25 years of cricketing experience, including playing first-class cricket.
Speaking about the league, Sachdeva said, “Our mission is to create a platform where emerging cricket talent gets the recognition it deserves. The WTPL T10 is not just a tournament; it’s a celebration of cricket.”
The event also featured the teaser launch of the league followed by the felicitation of the esteemed guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Rohit Bawri, Founder of WTPL, said, “It is just not about cricket but an opportunity for young players to express themselves. Playing with the pink ball will be visually exciting and will act as a platform for budding cricketers.”
Aakash Chopra also shared his thoughts, stating, “There are superstars in tennis ball cricket who make you go wow. If you put those kids in front of professional cricketers, even with a cricket ball, they might beat the professionals. Cricket must grow, and tennis ball cricket provides opportunities to everyone.”
The league will be hosted at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, tentatively in May-June 2025, and will feature 10 teams: Rajasthan Kings, Bombay Bullets, Delhi Dynamos, Haryana Stallions, Punjab Royals, Chennai Strikers, Kolkata Warriors, Pune Falcons, Gujarat Jaguars, and UP Thunderbolts.
With a total of 28 matches, including 25 league games, two semi-finals, and one grand final, WTPL promises to deliver high-octane cricket.
The matches will be broadcast live on TV and digital platforms, ensuring maximum visibility for players and fans alike.
The organizers also unveiled their ambitious vision for the future, including plans to host an Asia
Cup with tennis ball cricket and a potential bilateral series between India and Pakistan with tennis ball, further expanding the sport’s reach.
