The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), on Sunday, announced the launch of the Odisha Pro T20 League (OPTL), a new franchise-based T20 tournament set to commence in September with six participating teams.
The OPTL aims to be a leading platform for developing new talent, providing players with competitive matches, significant exposure, and a chance to display their abilities alongside top athletes, according to the OCA.
“We are confident this league will become a major force in Indian domestic cricket,” OCA secretary Sanjay Behera stated in a release.
As part of the league’s rollout, the OCA is also inviting organisations to come forward and participate in the franchise ownership process.
The Expression of Interest (EOI) document for securing Franchise Rights will be available for download from the official OCA website (www.odishacricket.in) from July 7-13, it added.
Franchise allotments will be made through a merit-based process, with a focus on long-term vision and commitment to cricket development in Odisha.
