The stage is set for the Big Cricket League (BCL). Former India Cricket Team stars Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan have joined the new T20 tournament is which slated to take place this year. This tournament, i.e. Big Cricket League is the brainchild of former Indian Cricketer RP Singh.
Just a couple of months back, Dilip Vengsarkar, Courtney Walsh along RP Singh went on to inaugurate the 6-franchise team tournament. A total of 18 matches will be played between these six teams. Northern Challengers, Rajasthan Kings, Mumbai Marines, Southern Spartans, Bengal Rhinos, and Awadh Lions are the sides to take part in the tournament.
Big Stars join BCL
48 International stars are set to take part in the tournament. They will joined by 60 local Indian players. Two of the biggest stars of the game have been announced by the Big Cricket League. These include Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina. The southpaw duo have retired from India and spend their time playing T20 leagues across the world.
This highly anticipated tournament will be live-streamed on SonyLiv for Indian fans across the country. “We saw so many talented cricketers whose dreams remained just out of reach. The BCL gives these local aspiring cricketers a platform to showcase their talent and experience cricket like never before rubbing shoulders with their heroes,” RP Singh said during the launch of the league.