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[Saba Sports News] The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) announced the launch of the Bengal Pro T20 League at a gala event in Kolkata on May 3, with former cricketers Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami expressing their excitement. The league is set to commence on June 11.
Notably, Bengal has pioneered by introducing a women’s T20 tournament, featuring stars like Deepti Sharma, Titas Sadhu, and Richa Ghosh among others.
In the men’s category, Abishek Porel will lead Kolkata Royal Tigers, Manoj Tiwary represents Harbour Diamonds, Abhimanyu Easwaran joins Rashmi Medinipur Wizards, and Akash Deep is part of Servotec Siliguri Tigers. Meanwhile, Shahbaz Ahmed leads Rarh Tigers, Anustup Majumdar represents Adamas Howrah Warriors, Mukesh Kumar joins Malda Sobisco Smashers, and Sudip Gharami is with Murshidabad Kings.
Ganguly emphasized the significance of the league, stating it as a game-changer for Bengal cricket, offering players a platform akin to IPL to enhance their careers.
“I wish the CAB Officials and the players great success. This will be a massive game-changer for Bengal Cricket. It is long due, actually. The players will now not only get an excellent platform to showcase their talent, but also to live through the whole experience as they do in an IPL, preparing them for bigger platforms. They must make the most of it and give out their best,” Ganguly shared.
Jhulan Goswami expressed her anticipation, noting Bengal’s significant contribution to women’s cricket and expecting the league to further boost the representation of Bengal players at the top level.