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    Salman Khan joins ISPL as…

    Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of the New Delhi franchise, bringing star power to the league. The actor announced the news on his social media.

    Salman announced his joining on his…

    Salman uploaded a video on his Instagram handle announcing the news and wrote, ‘Excited to begin this street to stadium cricket journey with ISPL.’ Fans were excited to hear the news.

    What is the aim of ISPL?

    The Indian Street Premier League aims to help uncover emerging cricketing talent, with matches played using tennis balls. This helps uncover hidden talent across the country. With its new franchise, ISPL has now reached the National capital.

    What are Salman’s thoughts on cricket?

    The actor said, ‘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.’

    ISPL Season 2 success paves the way…

    With the success of Season 2, ISPL has now reached New Delhi. Season 2 drew a record-breaking viewership of 28 million+ television viewers and marked a 47% growth in TV viewership.

    Who won Season 2 of ISPL?

    Majhi Mumbai won Season 2 of ISPL and showcased emerging talents like Abhishek Dalhor, Sagar Ali, and Rajat Mundhe, among others. Notably, Abhishek Dalhor’s impressive performance over two seasons earned him a spot as a net bowler with the IPL’s Kolkata Knight Riders.

    Other celebrities who own teams in ISPL

    Not only Salman Khan, but stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar also own teams in ISPL. Amitabh Bachchan’s team, Majhi Mumbai, won Season 2 of ISPL.

    Salman Khan’s recent film

    Coming to the work front, Salman Khan was last seen in the film Sikandar with Rashmika Mandanna. The film was directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.