Cricket season kicks off with fresh talent and renewed spirit

After an impressive debut season, the Kolkata Tigers are back with fresh energy and fierce ambition in the second edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League, which kicked off yesterday at Eden Gardens.

Representing Kolkata and Hooghly, the franchise continues to champion excellence and unity in Bengal cricket.With a strong mix of experience and emerging talent, the team has retained key players while adding new faces to both the Men’s and Women’s squads. Wicketkeeper-batsman Abishek Porel returns as captain of the Men’s team, while all-rounder Mita Paul once again leads the Women’s side. Coaching duties remain in seasoned hands, with Shib Sankar Paul and Charanjit Singh Nair heading the Men’s and Women’s teams respectively.Matches will be held at Eden Gardens and the Jadavpur University Salt Lake Campus Grounds, with live coverage available on TV and digital platforms. League mentors Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami bring star power and strategic depth to the tournament.As the season unfolds, the Tigers invite fans to rally behind them in a celebration of local talent and cricketing passion — aiming not just for wins, but for a lasting impact on the state’s sporting future.