Recently, the first season of ISPL was successfully organized at Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Pune.
After the immense success of the first season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) in India, the T20 tournament is now likely to expand to the Middle East. Let us tell you that if everything goes well, its first season can be played in the Middle East in November 2024.
Trials for the tournament are likely to be held in July, August, September and October at different locations in the Middle East. Also, 6 teams are likely to participate in the tournament. Apart from this, its trial dates will also be announced after some time.
It is noteworthy that the cricket craze in the Middle East is worth seeing, and teams from the region like Doha, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat and Bahrain will be seen playing in the upcoming tournament. Big corporates of this region will be seen investing money in these teams. Also, the co-owners of these teams may also include stars from the Indian film industry.
Sachin Tendulkar gave a big statement
On the other hand, regarding the ISPL tournament in the Middle East, core member of the ISPL committee and former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said – The Middle East edition of the ISPL provides an opportunity to emerging talents to shine on a large scale.
We are committed to providing a platform to these young cricketers to showcase their skills and make their mark in the world of cricket. This edition of ISPL promises to celebrate the game in the Middle East, creating a heartfelt passion for cricket.
Also, Core Committee member Amol Kale said – The tremendous response received regarding the tournament from the Middle East confirms the huge appeal of the tournament. We are confident that the Middle East season of the tournament will generate a new wave of enthusiasm among cricket fans.