Odisha T20 League 2026: Six franchises finalize squads

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The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has finalized the player drafts for the upcoming Odisha T20 League 2026 - CM Trophy. All six participating franchises have completed their 16-player squads for the tournament.

The competing teams include the Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, Rourkela Superstars, Sambalpur Warriors, and the defending champions, the Cuttack Panthers. The league is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 29 at the Barabati Stadium.

Former cricketers Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty have been named as the brand ambassadors for the league. OCA Honorary Secretary Sanjay Behera noted that the draft is a significant step toward providing a professional platform and career pathways for local players, while also highlighting growing commercial interest from franchise owners and investors.

Entities

Barabati Stadium · Debasis Mohanty · Odisha Cricket Association · Sanjay Behera · Suresh Raina

Sources

Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy: All franchises finalise squads, Raina, Mohanty named brand ambassadors [bhaskarlive.in]

5 days ago

Sports News | Players’ Draft Completed for Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy; Six Teams Finalise Squads [www.latestly.com]

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