Maharashtra is all set to host its own domestic T20 League as the latest season of Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) will begin on June 15.
As per reports, the league is being revived after quite some time as the last edition was played in 2011.
Star cricketers like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Rahul Tripathi and Kedar Jadhav will be in seen action in the tournament.
As per the schedule of the MPL, Gaikwad’s Puneri Bappa will take on Jadhav’s Kolhapur Tuskers in the inaugural game and the games will be played at the MCA Stadium, Pune.
The matches will start at 2 PM and 8 PM (IST) and each of the matches will have a reserve slot, in case of any weather disruptions.
The MPL will feature six teams representing different cities of Maharashtra, with a total of 19 matches throughout the tournament. The six teams are Chhatrapathi Sambaji Kings, Eagle Nashik Titans, Kolhapur Tuskers, 4S Puneri Bappa, Ratnagiri Jets and Solapur Royals.