Uttarakhand Premier League invites application to acquire franchise

The Cricket Association of Uttarakhand has announced the opening of expressions of interest for individuals and businesses seeking to acquire franchises in the Uttarakhand Premier League. Through this application, the CAU has extended invitation to business entities and individual investors to collaborate for cricket's development within Uttarakhand.

The tournament will feature six men's and three women's teams and will feature only those who are native to Uttarakhand, unlike other franchise leagues which involved both Indians overseas players. The governing council of the UPL promises to ensure an equitable and unambiguous allocation of franchises.

The league envisions a collective endeavor, with franchise owners actively participating in nurturing local talent and promoting cricketing ethos across Uttarakhand. With the objective of providing a top-notch experience to all the stakeholders involved, the CAU has forged a partnership with Sspark Sports, an event-management firm with a proven track record in organizing major cricket leagues such as the Indian Premier League and T10. An MoU has been formalized between CAU and Sspark Sports for the second edition of the Uttarakhand Premier League. 

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CAU secretary weighs in on UPL

Mahim Verma, CAU Secretary, shared his thoughts on the second edition of the UPL, expressing jubilance about the CAU kickstarting with its own franchise-based T20 league. He expressed his confidence that the league will generate a lot of thrill for the cricketers as well as the viewers, with this also being a perfect forum for the local talent to display their cricketing expertise.

"We are delighted that the CAU is starting its own franchise-based T20 league this year. This league is sure to generate a lot of excitement and provide a platform for local talent to showcase their skills," Mahim was quoted as saying by the Statesman.