Venkatesh Iyer headlines Indore Pink Panthers squad for Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup 2026
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Indore Pink Panthers have revealed the squad for the upcoming edition of the Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup. The team also has all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer in the side, whose red-hot form with the bat in the ongoing IPL season will add more strength and firepower to the Panthers' batting lineup.
Director Sandeep Jain from Indore Pink Panthers, which is owned by Moira Group, put his weight behind the squad and said, "We have assembled a squad that strikes the right balance between experienced players and exciting young talent. There is a lot of energy and confidence in the group, and we are looking forward to playing a positive brand of cricket this season. The MPL has emerged as a major platform for players to showcase their abilities. The tournament has also played an important role in discovering new talent from across Madhya Pradesh."
Indore Pink Panthers will start the tournament against Bhopal Leopards on June 4 in the evening fixture of the day at Holkar Stadium.
The new season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup will begin on June 3 with Gwalior Cheetahs playing Ujjain Falcons in the first match of the men's tournament. The match will be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
MPL 2026 will be the biggest edition of the tournament so far, featuring 10 men's teams and five women's franchises.
There have been an addition of three new franchises to the men's tournament with Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles joining defending champions Bhopal Leopards, along with Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions and Rewa Jaguars.
The women's competition has also grown with Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles being the new entrants. They will compete alongside Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals in the five-team tournament.
Indore Pink Panthers Squad: Venkatesh Iyer, Aayaam Verma, Akash Rajawat, Anvesh Chawla, Atharv Joshi, Karan Tahliyani, Lucky Mishra, Mehfooz Patel, Roshan Kewat, Saransh Bhargava, Saransh Surana, Shivam Shukla, Shubham Rathore, Siddharth Patidar, Sidhant Agravwal, Vishnu Bhardwaj.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, MPL is getting the recognition it deserves. With Venkatesh Iyer in the squad, Indore Pink Panthers will definitely be a strong contender. Looking forward to seeing some local talent shine!
Great to see MPL expanding with 10 men's teams and 5 women's teams. This will be a massive boost for cricket in Madhya Pradesh. Venkatesh Iyer's experience will be invaluable for the young players in the squad. 💪
As a cricket fan, I love how domestic leagues are growing in India. MPL seems well-organized with good mix of experience and youth. Venkatesh Iyer as captain material? Hope he leads well!
Squad looks decent but a bit top-heavy with batting. Venkatesh Iyer and Aayaam Verma are good, but I hope the bowling lineup has enough depth. MPL needs more quality pacers to scout, especially from smaller towns.
Awesome to see Moira Group investing in MPL. 🏏 Venkatesh Iyer's form in IPL is a good sign for local cricket. But honestly, I wish the tournament got more TV coverage rather than just streaming.
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