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ISPL Season 3: Following two stellar seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), which is the country's first-ever tennis-ball T10 tournament, will be back for its third edition. The tournament, which will include eight teams, is set to take place in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. As per the ISPL press release, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be awarded a brand-new Porsche 911 in an exciting announcement.

These announcements were made during a press conference attended by key members of the ISPL committee, including Shri Sachin Tendulkar, Shri Ashish Shelar, Minal Amol Kale, Suraj Samat, League Commissioner, and Dipak Chauhan, President of League Operations, along with superstar Ajay Devgn, who owns the new Ahmedabad team.

Season 3 will present an enlarged tournament with the addition of two new teams to the current lineup. Ahmedabad and Delhi are now part of the ISPL family, with renowned figures Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan serving as the respective owners of these teams.

The schedule for trials was also announced, offering thousands of aspiring players a platform to showcase their talent, compete, and earn a place in the league. The event also featured the unveiling of the official group draws, setting the stage for a fierce and entertaining contest. Season 3 has already recorded more than 4.3 million player registrations.

Shri. Sachin Tendulkar, ISPL Core Committee Member, said: “ISPL has evolved beyond being just a league; it has become a movement that is changing the way we identify and nurture cricketing talent in India. With Season 3, the league is expanding its reach, creating even more opportunities for players to showcase their skills on a national stage. This expansion strengthens the foundation of grassroots cricket and I’m confident that the impact will be felt across the country.”

Shri. Ashish Shelar, Core Committee Member, added: “I see ISPL as a transformative initiative. It is helping shape the future of cricket by giving talent a platform to rise. A new venue for the league also reflects our commitment to growing the game beyond traditional centres and taking it to regions where the passion for cricket runs deep. The Zonal Institutional Model we are introducing is a forward-looking step. It will build a strong, structured system for identifying and developing talent at the grassroots level, not just for ISPL, but for Indian cricket as a whole.”

Minal Amol Kale, Core Committee Member, said: “With every new season, ISPL is breaking barriers, telling new stories and giving deserving voices a place to shine. Season 3 is our most ambitious yet and it represents the heart of what this league is truly about. With Surat hosting Season 3, we are continuing our mission to take cricket back to its roots, empowering untapped communities and transforming local playgrounds into national stages.”

Suraj Samat, League Commissioner, shared: “In just three seasons, we’ve evolved from a bold idea into a movement that’s redefining the grassroots sports ecosystem in India. The introduction of the Porsche 911 as the MVP Award is more than just a headline; it’s a message. Much like when Ravi Shastri won an Audi for his performance in 1985, this is about inspiring players to dream big and push their limits. We want every youngster watching or playing in ISPL to believe that world-class rewards are within their reach if they bring passion, discipline, and performance to the game.”

Ajay Devgn, owner of the Ahmedabad franchise, said: “Cricket is a game that unites everyone and ISPL truly captures that raw, real spirit. Ahmedabad has always given me immense love and support. Just like cinema, cricket is a cultural phenomenon here and I know there’s so much untapped talent waiting to show their hard work and skill. Through our team in ISPL, I hope we can bring new heroes to the forefront. Sport has the power to change lives and I’m looking forward to see the action unfold in Season 3.”

ISPL boasts a star-studded roster of team owners, with new additions Salman Khan (New Delhi franchise) and Ajay Devgn (Ahmedabad franchise) joining a line-up of superstars and legends: Amitabh Bachchan (Majhi Mumbai), Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan (Tiigers of Kolkata), Akshay Kumar (Srinagar Ke Veer), Suriya (Chennai Singams), Hrithik Roshan (Bangalore Strikers), and Ram Charan (Falcon Risers Hyderabad).

ISPL has expanded the squad size to 18 players per team, with the mandatory inclusion of two under-19 players, creating more opportunities for emerging talent across the country. Additionally, the team purse has been increased by 50%, now set at ₹1.5 crore, giving franchises greater flexibility to build stronger, more competitive squads.