Greater Noida is ready for big cricket action as the Big Cricket League (BCL), the world’s first pro-am cricket league, prepares for its second season. Season 2 will be hosted at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, Greater Noida.
The league will take place from 11th March to 22nd March 2026. During this time, Greater Noida will become the centre of top-level Pro-Am cricket.
After the strong response to Season 1, the league is returning bigger and stronger. Season 2 will feature well-known international cricketers along with some of India’s most talented amateur players. The aim is to build a strong performance-based cricket system where professionals and amateurs compete together.
The player auction on 16th February 2026 is expected to attract major attention. Teams will carefully select their squads by mixing international stars with talented amateur players.
Season 1 included famous international cricketers such as Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Herschelle Gibbs and Imran Tahir. Their presence added strong value and credibility to the league. Season 2 is expected to raise the level even higher, with more international cricketers joining, bringing more excitement for fans.
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is supporting Season 2. All preparations are currently underway to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
Prerna Singh, ACEO, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), said,
“Greater Noida Authority actively supports initiatives that combine sporting excellence with regional advancement. Hosting Big Cricket League Season 2 at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium is a significant step toward positioning the city as a leading sports destination in the region.”
Dilip Vengsarkar, League Commissioner, Big Cricket League, said:
“We are proud to bring Season 2 of the Big Cricket League to Uttar Pradesh, with the support of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). As the world’s first Pro–Am cricket league, BCL is committed to building a professional platform where emerging amateur talent competes alongside established international cricketers. Uttar Pradesh’s strong focus on developing world-class sports infrastructure provides the ideal environment for this vision to thrive. Through this season, we aim to further strengthen the pathway for aspiring cricketers across the state turning “Ab Sapne Banenge Haqeeqat” into a tangible opportunity on the field.”
Rudra Pratap Singh, Founder & President, Big Cricket League, said:
“Season 2 marks a defining milestone for the Big Cricket League. The support from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), reinforces our vision of building India’s most powerful Pro–Am cricket platform. With international stars joining hands with emerging amateur talent, this season will set new benchmarks in competitive cricket.”
Puneet Singh, Chief Patron, Big Cricket League, added:
“The response to Season 1 validated our model. Season 2 is not just an expansion; it is an evolution. From the player auction on 16th February to the grand matches in March, every aspect of this season has been strategically elevated to deliver scale, quality, and impact.”
Annirudh Chauhan, CEO & Co-Founder, Big Cricket League, said:
“Season 2 represents scale, structure, and serious cricketing ambition. With support from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), BCL is entering a new phase of growth. Our focus is not just on hosting matches, but on building a sustainable platform where global professionals and India’s rising amateur talent compete at the highest level.
Big Cricket League is the world’s first Pro–Am Cricket League, uniquely structured to bridge international professionals with emerging amateur cricketers on one competitive platform. In BCL, a doctor, engineer, shopkeeper, marketer, lawyer, entrepreneur, or farmer can compete against the world’s best cricketers, giving them a second chance to realise their unfulfilled dream of playing on a larger stage.
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