The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium, has attracted some investment from legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who will be shaping this format of the sport for years to come as a core committee member.
ISPL issued a statement on Saturday announcing that they had got Tendulkar on board.
“The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium, is proud to announce a ground-breaking association with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster has made a strategic investment in the ISPL and will play a pivotal role in advising and shaping the format of this innovative new T10 cricket league as a core committee member.”
Sharing his enthusiasm about becoming part of the ISPL, Tendulkar said, “The ISPL is envisioned to be a celebration of cricket. My involvement in ISPL is reflective of my journey, which takes me back to my roots. Before graduating to the season ball, I honed my skills in matches played with tennis balls and I am sure the ISPL will give many aspiring cricket enthusiasts a similar opportunity.
The exciting format of ISPL formalises a form of cricket that is much played across all age groups. I am looking forward to bringing my experience to the table and contributing to the evolution of this format and the league.”