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Big Cricket League announced dates for the upcoming Season 2 of the Big Cricket League at the curtain raiser. The league will be played in March 2026, with the biggest marquee international cricketers set to return to the field. Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan were part of the inaugural season of the Big Cricket League and the next season promises to showcase equal stature, talent, bigger international names and an even more electrifying experience for cricket fans across the country.
The BCL Curtain Raiser in Delhi brought together an extraordinary gathering of leading figures from entertainment, politics, business, sports and entrepreneurship, making it one of the most high-profile pre-season events in Indian cricket. All six franchise owners and representatives were also present for their respective teams – Mumbai Marines, UP Brij Star, Northern Challengers, Southern Spartans, MP Tigers and a newly added team, Gujarat Diamonds. Building on its strong foundation, Season 2 will welcome more international players, heightened entertainment, and expansive broadcast and digital coverage, bringing the league to millions of households across India.
“I’m really excited to see the talent in Season 2, because it’s a great platform for cricketers from all over India to showcase their talent like they did in Season 1, and I’m sure Season 2 is going to be a great success,” said the League Commissioner, Dilip Vengsarkar.
“Big Cricket League was built on the belief that talent exists far beyond traditional systems. Season 2 represents a stronger, more structured phase of that vision, where we are creating opportunities for aspiring cricketers to compete alongside proven professionals on a truly competitive platform,” said the founder and president, Rudra Pratap Singh.
Led by Irfan Pathan, the Mumbai Marineswere crownedchampions, overcoming spirited performances from teams stacked with international stalwarts, including Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Rainaand other seasoned icons.
Season 1 also showcased over60 aspiring cricketers from across India, discovered through BCL’s nationwide talent hunt programme. These players, many of whom had never stepped into a professional cricketing environment, earned the opportunity to share the field with international stars, delivering memorable performances that captured fan attention.
