OCA announces inaugural Odisha Pro T20 League

The Odisha Cricket Association on Sunday announced the launch of the Odisha Pro T20 League, a franchise-based T20 tournament that will debut in September featuring six teams.

The OPTL is designed as a premier platform to nurture emerging talent, offering players high-intensity competition, wide exposure, and the opportunity to showcase their skills alongside some of the best in the sport, OCA stated.

"We are confident  that 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 invites organisations to come forward and participate in the franchise ownership process.

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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.