Salman Khan joins Indian Street Premier League as New Delhi team owner

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been revealed as the team owner for the New Delhi franchise of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), an Indian tennis-ball T10 cricket league.

The Khan-owned franchise will enter the ISPL during its third edition. 

With this venture, Khan joins an array of Bollywood stars who are owners of ISPL franchises, including Amitabh Bachchan (Majhi Mumbai), Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan (Tigers of Kolkata), Akshay Kumar (Srinagar Ke Veer), Suriya (Chennai Singams), Hrithik Roshan (Bangalore Strikers), and Ram Charan (Falcon Risers Hyderabad).

Former Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar serves on the core committee of the ISPL.

Speaking about the new entry, Tendulkar said:

“The last two seasons of the ISPL received great support and love from fans and well-wishers from across the country. This definitely boosts the morale of the players who come from such diverse backgrounds, toiling hard to make the final cut. Going into a new season with the addition of a new team will bring in many new fans and supporters to enthuse the players even more.“

Salman Khan commented:

“Cricket is a heartbeat that echoes through every street in India and when that energy reaches the stadium, leagues like ISPL are born. I have always been passionate about the game and I’m thrilled to join ISPL as this unique league not only promotes grassroots cricket in India but also empowers talented players by providing them with a valuable platform. This is just the beginning — as Season 3 unfolds, fans will get to know more about the team and build a deeper connection.“

Ashish Shelar, Core Committee Member, ISPL, added:

“We’ve witnessed two phenomenal seasons, with record-breaking numbers across broadcast and digital platforms. It is truly encouraging to see growing support for our vision. The addition of superstar Salman Khan to the mix is the icing on the cake, as we gear up for an even bigger and better Season 3.“

Minal Amol Kale, Core Committee Member, ISPL, said:

“ISPL’s growing popularity is undeniable, with over 42 lakh registrations for season 3 & Salman Khan’s addition as team owner will undoubtedly take the league to new heights!”