Gaur Gorakhpur Lions owner Vishesh Gaur has described his team as balanced for the UPT20 league. He said that the team is happy with the combination and Aryan Juyal has been made the captain. Gaur described the league as an excellent platform for the development of young cricketers.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [भारत]July 30 (ANI): Gorakhpur Lions owner Vishesh Gaur is confident about his team’s prospects ahead of the fourth edition of the UPT20 league. He said that the franchise has created a well-balanced team which is capable of competing strongly in the upcoming season. According to a press release, the tournament is set to begin in two weeks and Gaur also highlighted the importance of experienced players in helping young cricketers learn, develop and progress.
The fourth edition of the UPT20 league is now just two weeks away and the excitement is building as all the franchises are preparing for the new season with their final teams. Expressing confidence in the team he has built, Vishesh Gaur described it as a balanced unit.
Special attention is confident about balanced team
He said, “We are very happy with our team. We managed to get most of the players we wanted and have created a balanced team. We are satisfied with the team combination.”
He also confirmed that Aryan Juyal will captain the team, while Shivam Sharma will be his deputy. He said, “Aryan Juyal will lead the team this season, while Shivam Sharma will be the vice-captain. Ankit Rajput has joined us as head coach, and we have full confidence in the leadership group we have built.”
Why bought Shivam Chaudhary?
The Lions spent Rs 21 lakh to sign Shivam Chaudhary during the player auction. Explaining the decision, Gaur said, “We wanted to strengthen our opening batting. After retention, this was an area we needed to fill, and Shivam Chaudhary was our first choice. He is a quality opening batsman, an experienced leader and someone who can provide stability at the top of the order.”
UPCA and league’s expansion appreciated
He also praised the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), which is continuously improving the league and taking it to more fans by hosting matches in two cities this season. He said, “The league is growing every year, and UPCA should be given credit for constantly trying to take it to the next level. Hosting matches in two cities is a big step. It involves more effort and investment, but it will help the league reach more fans. Not many state leagues are doing this, and it shows UPCA’s commitment to making the tournament bigger.”
Gaur thanked BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla and UPT20 League Governing Council Chairman Dr. Sanjay Kapoor for their efforts in making the UPT20 League a successful tournament and a platform for young cricketers from across Uttar Pradesh. He said, “I would like to thank Rajiv Shukla sir and Dr. Sanjay Kapoor for their vision and continuous efforts in making the UPT20 league a success. The league has grown with every season and has become a wonderful platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and progress to the next level.”
Youth will get help from experienced players
He further said that the presence of experienced players in the dressing room will help the young cricketers to grow and learn. “Sharing the dressing room with players who have represented India or played in the IPL is a great source of inspiration for the youngsters. They get a chance to see up close how experienced professionals prepare, train and handle the pressure. It also gives them the confidence that they too can achieve the same dream.”
Tournament Schedule
The opening ceremony and first leg of the tournament will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. After this the league will move to Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, where the second phase including playoffs and finals will be hosted. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be played on September 3, followed by Qualifier 2 on September 4. The finals and closing ceremony will be held on 6th September in Kanpur. The 24-day tournament will feature 34 matches, including 13 double-headers and eight single-header match days, as the best cricket talents from Uttar Pradesh compete for the title. (ANI)
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