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[Saba Sports News] Recently, the legendary former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has made a significant investment in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), a premier tennis ball T10 cricket tournament set to be played in a stadium. This investment by the 50-year-old cricket icon is expected to significantly contribute to the growth and development of the tournament.
As a member of the league’s core committee, Tendulkar’s role will be vital in advising and shaping the league’s format. Expressing his enthusiasm about this new venture, Tendulkar highlighted the league as a celebration of cricket, drawing parallels to his own journey. He reminisced about his early days playing with tennis balls before moving to the professional sphere, emphasizing that the ISPL will offer a similar opportunity to budding cricket enthusiasts.
Tendulkar, as quoted by News18, stated, “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. The exciting format of ISPL formalizes a form of cricket which 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.”
The ISPL aims to reach cricket fans nationwide and provide a platform for undiscovered talents to showcase their skills and potentially pursue cricket professionally.
Ashish Shelar, a core committee member of the ISPL, expressed the league’s honor in welcoming Tendulkar on board, saying, “We are honoured to welcome Sachin Sir to the ISPL. His investment in the league is a testament to his belief in the format. Sachin will bring his passion and expertise to ISPL and support the long-term development and growth of the league.”