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The Bengal Tigers, owned by Sunil Raniwala, are set to make their debut in the LEGEN-Z T10 League. Led by former Australian captain Aaron Finch, the team combines international experience with homegrown talent. The league aims to celebrate cricket’s grassroots appeal, as highlighted by Raniwala’s vision. Their first match is against Royal Challengers Delhi on August 7 in Jaipur.

Key Points: Bengal Tigers Join LEGEN-Z T10 League Led by Aaron Finch

  • Bengal Tigers feature Aaron Finch as captain
  • NRI businessman Sunil Raniwala owns the franchise
  • Squad blends international stars and Indian street talent
  • Inaugural match against Royal Challengers Delhi on August 7
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Bengal Tigers unveiled as newest franchise in LEGEN-Z T10 League

Bengal Tigers, owned by Sunil Raniwala and captained by Aaron Finch, debut in LEGEN-Z T10 League with a mix of global stars and Indian street talent.

"India’s true cricketing soul is found on the streets. – Sunil Raniwala"

Jaipur, August 2

As excitement builds for the debut season of the LEGEN-Z T10 League, Bengal Tigers, one of the six franchises, will take the field under the ownership of NRI businessman Sunil Raniwala.

The Bengal Tigers, led by former Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch, feature a powerful blend of international firepower and raw Indian street talent, handpicked from thousands of trialists across India.

Speaking on the League, Sunil Raniwala said, "I'm happy to be joining LEGEN-Z T10 League. I've seen how tennis ball cricket is being played in India and I believe India's true cricketing soul is found on the streets. Having Bengal Tigers is my way of giving back to a game that connects every corner of the country."

Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of the LEGEN-Z T10 League, welcomed the addition of Mr. Raniwala to the ownership roster, saying, "Having a visionary like Sunil Raniwala own the Bengal Tigers is an endorsement of our core idea--that cricket belongs to every Indian, whether in gullies or global boardrooms."

Surender Agarwal, COO LEGEN-Z T10 League said, "We are thrilled to welcome the Bengal Tigers franchise to the LEGEN-Z T10 family. Mr. Sunil Raniwala's passion for the game and his global perspective will add immense value to the league."

Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder & CEO of the League, added: "Each franchise brings its own story. With Mr. Raniwala and Bengal Tigers, we have an ownership that understands both aspiration and execution. We're thrilled to have them onboard."

The Bengal Tigers will be among the first to take the field in the inaugural match of the tournament, as they face Royal Challengers Delhi at 5 PM on August 7 at the Sawai Mansingh International Stadium, Jaipur.

Bengal Tigers Squad: Aaron Finch (Captain), Christofer Mpofu, Daniel Christian, Isuru Udana, Sudeep Tyagi, Gaurav Dhiman, Mohd Hussain, Umang Sethi, Kevin Rodrigues, Mohammad Mujtaba, Refar Ali, Mohammad Naaz, Sorabh Soni, Pramod Kumar, Avinash Rana, Raj Shekhar Malik, Manas Dutta, Vipin Verma, Priyanshu Pratap.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Love the concept but why name it Bengal Tigers when most players aren't from Bengal? Could have chosen a more neutral name. Otherwise, great initiative for grassroots cricket!
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Aditya G
T10 format is perfect for today's fast-paced world. Hope this league gives us new Indian stars like IPL did. Finch as captain is a smart choice - his experience will help young players. Best of luck to the Tigers! 🐯
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Priyanka N
As someone from Jaipur, I'm so excited to have this tournament here! The stadium will be packed for sure. Just hope ticket prices are reasonable for common fans like us.
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Karan T
Good to see NRI investors supporting Indian cricket. But I hope they don't treat this just as business - need long-term commitment to develop players. The squad looks balanced though!
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Nisha Z
Street cricket to stadium cricket - what a journey for these players! Hope they get proper training facilities and not just used for publicity. The real test will be after 2-3 seasons if they can sustain.

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