Mumbai: Actor Suriya on Wednesday said he has joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament, as the owner of team Chennai.
The ISPL is India's first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium, according to a press release.
The inaugural edition is scheduled to be held from March 2 to March 9 in Mumbai. The tournament will feature 19 high-intensity matches, boasting a line-up of six teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar.
The National Award-winning actor said he is looking forward to being part of the league. The star himself shared this news with his fans through social media.
"Vanakkam Chennai! I am beyond electrified to announce the ownership of our Team Chennai in ISPLT10. To all the cricket enthusiasts, let's create a legacy of sportsmanship, resilience, and cricketing excellence together," the actor wrote on his official X page.
Recently, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Ram Charan were announced as the team owners of Mumbai, Srinagar, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, respectively.
On the acting front, Suriya will be seen next in Kanguva, helmed by Siva and co-starring Bollywood actor Disha Patani.
With PTI inputs