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India Captain Shubman Gill to Join Punjab’s New T20 League After Sri Lanka Tour
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM
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After completing the Sri Lanka series, India captain Shubman Gill will participate in Punjab's newly launched T20 league.
After the India team's tour of Sri Lanka, captain Shubman Gill has confirmed that he will join Punjab's newly launched Twenty‑Twenty league.
The announcement comes as the state’s cricket board rolls out its first franchise competition, aiming to provide a platform for domestic talent and attract international stars.
Gill, who led India in recent Test and ODI matches, will bring experience and batting prowess to the league, though the specific team he will represent has not yet been disclosed.
The league is scheduled to begin later this season, with matches to be played across several venues in Punjab.
Cricket analysts say Gill’s participation is expected to boost the league’s profile and offer fans a chance to see the captain in action on home soil.
The announcement comes as the state’s cricket board rolls out its first franchise competition, aiming to provide a platform for domestic talent and attract international stars.
Gill, who led India in recent Test and ODI matches, will bring experience and batting prowess to the league, though the specific team he will represent has not yet been disclosed.
The league is scheduled to begin later this season, with matches to be played across several venues in Punjab.
Cricket analysts say Gill’s participation is expected to boost the league’s profile and offer fans a chance to see the captain in action on home soil.