CAB collaborates with ICC to nurture talents and develop Cricket economy in Bengal

Partha Roy, Kolkata: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) the governing body for cricket in West Bengal has signed agreement with Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to launch IPL style and format cricket tournament in West Bengal, called “Bengal Pro T20 League” to nurture and develop Cricketing talents and Cricket economy in West Bengal on 9th April 2024 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Teams will be owned by franchises. 8 nos. men’s and women’s teams will take part in the inaugural edition of the tournament in mid-2024. Teams in Bengal Pro T20 League will be named after cities / districts of West Bengal.

The agreement was signed in presence Mr. Snehasis Ganguly, Hony. President, CAB Mr. Anirban Aditya, Chairman, ICC National Sports Committee, Mr. Naresh Ojha, Hony. Secretary, CAB, Mr. Rajneesh Chopra, Co-Founder, Arivaa Sports, Mr. Avishek Mazumdar, Co-Founder, Arivaa Sports.

Bengal Pro T20 League is brain child of iconic cricket administrator Shri Snehashish Ganguly. Inaugural edition of the tournament will be in July 2024 as indicated by Snehashish Ganguly during his address. On behalf of ICC, Dr. Rajeev Singh Director General of ICC signed the agreement. Dr. Rajeev Singh in his address indicated the tournament will develop and expand Cricket economy as well as sports economy in West Bengal.