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The third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) begins on October 26, with eight teams competing for the title. Defending champions Lumbini Lions will face Sudurpaschim Royals in the opening match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal.

The Big Bash League (BBL) is gearing up to take a big step towards becoming a global T20 competition, with Chennai set to host the opening match of the upcoming 2026-27 season. The decision to bring a BBL match to India has already received a strong response from cricket fans.

SeveralIndianinvestorshaveexpressedinterestinacquiringfranchisesintheAfghanistanPremierLeague(APL).TheAfghanistanCricketBoard(ACB)hasconfirmedthatfivepartiesarecompetingforthetworemainingownershipslots,withthreefranchiseownersalreadyconfirmedforthefive-teamtournament.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has expanded the T20 Mumbai League by adding a ninth franchise representing the Navi Mumbai region. Aspects Sports has secured the operating rights for the new team for Rs 106.88 crore over six years, including Rs 12.21 crore for the first season.

The landscape of women’s cricket in India is expanding rapidly, with state associations investing in dedicated tournaments to provide more opportunities for female cricketers. The growth of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has also encouraged state boards to strengthen their domestic structures.