28/08/2026
Currenton and Rising Athletes Sign MoU for Bharat Premium League
Partnership marks a new phase in the development of the cricketing platform
Jammu, August 27: In a significant development for cricket and emerging sporting talent, Currenton and Rising Athletes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and promotion of the Bharat Premium League (BPL), a cricket premier league aimed at providing a professionally organised platform for talented and emerging cricketers.
The MoU was signed by Sahil Kohli, representing Currenton, and Akshay Garoo, representing Rising Athletes, at a ceremony in Jammu.
The collaboration brings together two complementary strengths, with Currenton bringing its professional and commercial capabilities to the initiative, while Rising Athletes brings its experience and engagement in the sporting ecosystem. The partnership is aimed at giving the BPL a stronger institutional foundation and creating a league capable of attracting players, teams, sponsors and cricket enthusiasts.
The Bharat Premium League is envisaged as a platform where promising cricketers can compete at a meaningful level, gain exposure and demonstrate their abilities in a competitive environment. The league also seeks to contribute to the broader development of cricket by creating opportunities for players who may otherwise find limited avenues to showcase their talent.
Speaking on the occasion, Sahil Kohli said that the association represents an important milestone in the journey of the Bharat Premium League. He said the objective is to develop the league with professionalism, long-term vision and a clear focus on creating opportunities for emerging cricketing talent.
Akshay Garoo said that the partnership would provide fresh impetus to the BPL and help create a stronger platform for players and other stakeholders associated with cricket. He expressed confidence that the collaboration would enable the league to grow into a recognised and professionally organised cricketing property.
The partners said the focus going forward would be on strengthening the league's sporting framework, expanding its reach and creating an engaging experience for players, supporters and cricket lovers.
The signing of the MoU marks the beginning of a new phase for the Bharat Premium League, with the partners expected to undertake preparations for the forthcoming edition and announce further details regarding the tournament in due course.
The initiative is expected to add another competitive platform to the cricketing landscape and provide emerging talent with an opportunity to step onto a larger stage.