The first edition of the much-awaited Indian Veterans Premier League (IVPL) is all set to begin in the picturesque city of Dehradun from February 23, 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
Organized by the Board of Veterans Cricket of India (BVCI), the IVPL promises an extraordinary showcase of cricketing talent, bringing together revered veterans like Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Yusuf Pathan, Herschelle Gibbs and many more. .
These legendary cricketers are all set to reignite the cricket field with their unmatched skills and abilities. Scheduled to take place from February 23 to March 3, 2024, the IVPL will witness six formidable teams competing for glory in this unique cricket spectacle.
Participating teams include VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers and Mumbai Champions. Each team is a powerhouse of talent as cricket legends and regional stars come together to revive their passion for the game.
Shri Praveen Tyagi, acting president of BVCI and president of IVPL, said: “We are trying to create one of the best leagues in India after the IPL, we have added the best cricketers of the world for veteran cricket stature, like Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina. This will infuse a new energy for veteran cricket in India and will work like magic for veteran cricketers, who live their passion of playing with international cricketers of the world. We are excited about our first season which will be a very well attended event, all matches live on Euro Sports, DD Sports and FANCODE too, many other exciting opportunities for the first season, just wait for Magic to run from February 23rd to March 3rd “
IVPL has 6 teams and each team will have four to five iconic players from around the world. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun is all set to be the epicenter of this cricket spectacle, giving fans an unparalleled opportunity to witness their favorite cricket icons in action.