The Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10), scheduled to begin its first season from May 26 to June 5, 2025, has appointed Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian cricketer, as its brand ambassador.
The competition, which will be aired exclusively on Sony Sports Network, aims to deliver the thrill of tennis ball cricket to millions of people worldwide. The breakthrough professional tennis ball cricket league will feature franchises from major Indian cities, including the Mumbai Mavericks, Delhi Dynamos, Bangalore Blasters, Kolkata Kings, Chandigarh Champions, Hyderabad Hunters, Ahmedabad Avengers, and the Chennai Challengers.
The tournament format consists of 31 league matches followed by four playoff games, bringing the thrill of professional tennis ball cricket to a worldwide scale. TBCPL 10 will undertake trials in 50 Indian cities, including key centres in the North, East, and Central zones, as part of a comprehensive talent search strategy to ensure participation from all corners of the nation.
The league will have its first player auction on May 5-6, 2025, with the eight franchises building their squads from a pool of talented players chosen through statewide tryouts.
TBCPL 10 is a game-changing stride forward in professional tennis ball cricket, adding structure and excitement to a format that has long been a staple of street cricket culture. This unusual competition attempts to elevate informal tennis ball cricket to a professional athletic spectacle, supported by what industry experts describe as the world’s most sustainable cricket business model.
The appointment of cricket icon Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador is a key milestone for the league. The World Cup-winning all-rounder, noted for his powerful batting and match-winning heroics, brings extensive expertise and a passion for cricket development to the TBCPL 10.
On his role, Yuvraj Singh said, “I am thrilled to be part of this historic moment in cricket. TBCPL 10 is the first tournament to bring professional tennis ball cricket talents from so many Indian cities simultaneously. Now, we’re elevating this format to a professional level across multiple cities. It’s a dream come true for many aspiring cricketers who will now have a platform to showcase their talent.”
The league stakeholder, Mohit Joon of TBC Pvt. ltd., said, “TBCPL 10 is making history as the first professional tennis ball cricket league to endorse talents simultaneously across eight major Indian locations. With trials planned in 50 cities, we’re creating the most extensive talent scouting network in tennis ball cricket history. Having Yuvraj Singh on board adds tremendous value to our vision, and our partnership with Sony Sports Network ensures the widest possible reach for this exciting format. We’re confident that this tournament will revolutionize tennis ball cricket as an important cricketing avenue to be perceived and played well.”
League promoter Naresh Pawar, said, “The launch of TBCPL 10 marks a landmark moment in T10 sports. Our sustainable business model sets new standards in cricket administration and commercial viability. Never before has tennis ball cricket been organized at this scale across so many cities. This tournament unlike many others will bridge the gap between street cricket and professional sports, creating new opportunities for talents across the country. We are particularly excited about the tournament’s potential to discover hidden gems from every corner of these cities.”
