Harbhajan Singh launches World Tennis Cricket League World Tennis Cricket League
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, alongside league director Shivain Sharma, unveiled the WTCL T10 concept at a press conference here on Monday.
Cricketing legend Harbhajan Singh emphasised the league's potential to create a new category of sports entertainment by blending the precision of tennis with the strategy and excitement of cricket. "Throughout my career, I have always believed in pushing the boundaries of sport and the World Tennis Cricket League (WTCL) is a testament to that philosophy," he said. "This league represents a new vision, pushing cricket to newer depths and I am confident it will captivate sports fans around the world. As the Brand Ambassador for WTCL T10, I am proud to be associated with a project that has the potential to redefine sports on a global scale."
Harbhajan also extended his congratulations to Jay Shah on his new leadership role at the International Cricket Council (ICC), stating, "I would like to congratulate Jay Shah for becoming the ICC chairman. His vision for the future of cricket is shaping the game globally and I believe his efforts will continue to elevate cricket's impact, not only in larger nations but also in emerging markets."
Shivain Sharma, league director, shared his excitement about the WTCL T10, calling it a "revolutionary step in sports entertainment." He said, "By combining two beloved sports into one exciting format, we aim to capture audiences worldwide and create a unique spectacle."
The WTCL T10 format revolutionises the sports world by fusing tennis scoring with cricket's fast-paced T10 dynamics. This innovative combination requires strategic player selection, merging the best elements of both sports to offer an entirely new category of entertainment. ANI