Salman Khan, a Bollywood actor, has become one of the owners of the New Delhi club, which means that the league will undergo some significant changes. Last season saw the debut of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), which helped street cricket players across get some prominence.
Ashish Shelar, a member of the ISPL core committee, expressed his happiness at having Salman Khan in the mix for the upcoming season and was amazed by the tournament’s enormous popularity, citing the startling numbers across broadcast and digital media. Additionally, he expressed satisfaction with the level of fan support the event has received over the past two seasons and expressed optimism for a larger and stronger turnout for the future season.
Two incredible seasons have passed, with both broadcast and digital platforms recording all-time highs. The increasing support for our vision is incredibly exciting. As we prepare for an even larger and better Season 3, having superstar Salman Khan join the mix is the cherry on top,” Shelar stated, as reported by NDTV.
In India, cricket is a pulse that can be heard on every street: Salman Khan
Along with other B-town celebrities who own a franchise in the tournament, such as Amitabh Bachchan (owner of Majhi Mumbai), Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan (owners of Tigers of Kolkata), Akshay Kumar (owners of Srinagar Ke Veer), Suriya (owner of Chennai Singams), Hrithik Roshan (owner of Bangalore Strikers), and Ram Charan (owner of Falcon Risers Hyderabad), the Dabangg star has also expressed his excitement about participating. Regarding the tournament and its grassroots promotion of the game, Salman had many great things to say.
“In India, cricket is a heartbeat that reverberates through every street. Leagues like the Indian Premier League are created when that energy enters the stadium. I’ve always had a strong interest in cricket, and I’m excited to be a part of the ISPL since it’s a special league that not only supports amateur cricket in India but also gives gifted players a platform. Fans will learn more about the team and develop a closer bond as Season 3 progresses, so this is just the beginning,” the two-time National award winner stated.
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