Actor Suriya is the Owner of Team Chennai in Indian Street Premier League 2024

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament played inside a stadium, proudly announces its latest addition to the league’s galaxy of eminent team owners. Renowned Actor, Suriya takes the crease as owner of the Chennai team, affirming ISPL’s commitment to promoting cricketing talent across the country.

ISPL has been the spotlight with its recent owner revelations that include eminent personalities like Amitabh Bachchan (Mumbai), Akshay Kumar (Srinagar), Hrithik Roshan (Bengaluru), and Ram Charan (Hyderabad).

Suriya, Actor, Producer and now Owner of ISPL’s Chennai team expressed his enthusiasm, “It’s an honor to be a part of ISPL, a platform dedicated to showcasing cricketing talent across India. Chennai holds a special place in cricket history with the MA Chidambaram Stadium being the oldest venue in India in continuous use. The Chennai ISPL team will give local talent a unique opportunity to showcase their cricketing skills in this exciting new format.”

In an innovative approach, ISPL introduces an inclusive policy, eliminating age restrictions, except for the mandatory inclusion of at least one U-19 player in the playing XI, aiming to unearth latent talent and provide a platform for emerging cricketers.

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Ashish Shelar, Core Committee Member of Indian Street Premier League said, “Suriya’s alliance with ISPL brings a unique fervor to the league. His passion for cricket and his immense popularity will undoubtedly inspire young talents in Chennai to display their skills. With teams from across India on board, we anticipate an exhilarating season ahead.”

Amol Kale, Core Committee Member said, “ISPL is not just a cricket league but a platform for budding talents. Suriya’s coming on board adds to the league’s charisma and diversity. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring cricketers in Chennai to etch their names in history!”

Suraj Samat, ISPL League Commissioner added, “Suriya’s association with the Chennai team brings in a new level of competition. The inaugural season promises to be an action-packed one! We look forward to team Chennai, under Suriya’s stewardship, making a significant impact.”

Scheduled to kick off from March 2nd to March 9th, 2024, in Mumbai, the inaugural edition of ISPL promises an enthralling display of cricketing brilliance, featuring six competitive teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir).

As the league gears up for its much-anticipated debut, aspiring players can register on the ISPL Official Website, www.ispl-t10.com , and secure their place for the upcoming city trials. Detailed information regarding the trials in various venues will soon be announced, providing an opportunity for aspiring cricketers to showcase their talent on a national stage.