The first season of the Big Cricket League (BCL) was excellent. In the first season, more than 1.5 million people were stood on Sony Sports Network and Fankode, ie more than 1.5 crore people. The Big Cricket League, held in Surat from 12 to 22 December 2024, overtook many other league debut figures. The BCL season 1 was broadcast on Sony TV, Sony Liv and Fankode, in which 6 teams played 18 matches. The league included cricket legends like Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Yusuf Pathan, Herschel Gibbs, Imran Tahir and Tilakaratne Dilshan.

BCL's thrill reached 200 million fans

In its first season, the BCL achieved a total of 20 crores on digital, print and social media platforms. The first Cricket League of its kind, BCL brought together 48 former international and first class cricketers and 60 amateur cricketers around the world, who were selected after trials held all over India.

Mumbai Marines won the first season

The first season of the league was won by Mumbai Marines, the franchise of Supreme Court's chief lawyer Sana Rais Khan. This team played under the captaincy of former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan. Big Cricket League season 1 saw many amateur cricketers becoming stars, on which many people got their eyes.

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Everyone praised BCL in their own style

Big Cricket League Commissioner Dilip Vengsarkar said, "Big Cricket League is a project that aims to fulfill the dreams of those who never got a chance to play at the biggest level. Great cricket was played in the league, talent was extraordinary and the number of spectators is proof of the team's hard work. ”

Rudra Pratap Singh, founder and president of Big Cricket League said, “We are happy with the number of audiences of Big Cricket League season 1 and the tremendous response received worldwide. I was satisfied with the quality of cricket and I am proud of amateur cricketers, who played my brilliant cricket shoulder to shoulder with former international stars. ”

Anirudh Chauhan, co-founder and CEO of Big Cricket League, said, “The number of audiences of Big Cricket League season 1 is evidence of how brilliant the league was. This makes it different from other cricket leagues around the world. We have received a great response from brands, sponsors and our broadcasting partners and this inspires us to make season 2 more big, better and blockbuster. "

Mumbai Marines owner Sana Rais Khan said, “I already expected to be a blockbuster of the first season of the league, but becoming champion of my team is like a icing on gold. I am thrilled for the entire team, league and especially local cricketers, who got a chance to play with Irfan Pathan and other international players. Mumbai Marines faced every challenge firmly and proved that this victory is for our team, our fans and the spirit of sports. We celebrate today, but we are eyeing more heights! It will grow bigger from here! onward and upward!"

Preparations to take off big international stars in second season

After the success of season 1, there is a chance for amateur cricketers as the Big Cricket League has started registering for season 2 and trials will start in March 2025. More popular international cricketers are expected to be involved in season 2 of the Big Cricket League.