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Kiran More: 11 Match-Winners Make a Champion Team in BRPL Talent Hunt

Former India wicket-keeper Kiran More, heading the BRPL selection committee, has welcomed aspiring cricketers to the new professional T10 tennis-ball league. He emphasized the league's mission to provide a level playing field for street and gully cricketers without the need for academy connections. The league is backed by prominent cricket figures like Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, and Manoj Tiwary. More outlined that selectors seek players with all-round skills and the right mindset, stating a team of 11 such match-winners becomes a champion.

Key Points: Kiran More on BRPL Talent Hunt for Grassroots Cricket

  • Grassroots talent platform
  • Professional T10 tennis-ball cricket
  • Scouting across six zones
  • Backed by cricket legends
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If team has 11 match-winners, that team becomes a champion: Kiran More on BRPL talent hunt

Former India keeper Kiran More says BRPL tennis ball T10 league aims to discover street cricket talent, backed by cricket legends. Learn more.

"If a team has 11 match-winners, that team becomes a champion. - Kiran More"

New Delhi, March 10

Former India wicket-keeper and Beyond Reach Premier League Selection Committee head Kiran More has expressed excitement about the opportunities the upcoming tennis ball league will create for grassroots cricketers across the country.

Welcoming aspiring players from across India, Kiran More said the league aims to provide a genuine platform for street cricketers and emerging talent who often do not get access to professional structures, according to a release.

"Hello to every gully cricketer, street cricket legend and cricket dreamer across India. As the Commissioner of the Beyond Reach Premier League and the Head of our Selection Committee, I'm thrilled to welcome you to India's most exciting professional T10 tennis-ball cricket league," Kiran More said.

Highlighting the league's grassroots focus, he added that BRPL is designed to discover raw talent from across the country.

"This is not just another tournament; this is your stage. Imagine six electrifying zones across the nation where raw street talent will be scouted, rewarded and prepared for stardom. No fancy academy needed, no connections required -- just a level playing field where every player gets a shot at stardom and every fan gets an unforgettable experience," the BRPL league commissioner Kiran More said.

The league also has the backing of several prominent names in Indian cricket, including Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa and Manoj Tiwary.

"Backed by cricket legends like Akash Chopra, Robin Uthappa and Manoj Tiwary, the BRPL is here to make dreams come true. Bharat ka khel, Bhartiyon ka sapna hai," More said.

Speaking about what selectors look for in players, Kiran More emphasised that a true match-winner brings multiple qualities to the field.

"For a match-winner, you definitely need good skills. If you tick all three boxes -- batting, bowling and fielding -- along with the right mindset and body language, then you have a match-winner. If a team has 11 match-winners, that team becomes a champion," he said.

BRPL is open to aspiring and semi-professional cricketers aged 18-40, welcoming participants from 28 states and 8 Union Territories across India.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who's watched cricket in India for years, I love the focus on tennis ball cricket. That's where the real passion is! Hope they have good scouts who can spot genuine talent beyond the big cities.
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Arjun K
"No fancy academy needed, no connections required" - this line hits hard. So true! In our mohalla, we have players who can hit sixes like Rohit Sharma but they work in shops because they don't know how to enter the system. More power to BRPL!
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Michael C
The 11 match-winners philosophy is interesting but seems idealistic. In reality, teams need role players too. Still, exciting initiative for grassroots development.
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Priya S
My brother plays amazing tennis ball cricket in our colony in Chennai. He's going to apply for sure! Finally a league that recognizes street cricket talent. Hope they include women's categories soon too 🤞
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Vikram M
Good initiative but execution is key. Many such leagues promise a lot but then selection becomes political or biased. With Kiran More and Uthappa involved, I have some hope. Let's see if they truly reach every corner of Bharat.

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