Proposed
Irfan Pathan
Former India all-rounder · T20 World Cup 2007 winner
About EVCL PRO
We are the platform India's heartland was waiting for.
EVCL PRO — Epic Victory Cricket League PRO — is a privately organised, state-level leather-ball cricket league that unites organised trials, professional team configurations and franchise-backed opportunities into a career-focused cricket platform.
To be the most trusted and celebrated platform for discovering raw cricketing talent from India's heartland, transforming local heroes into national icons.
— Our mission
EVCL vision
Grassroots soul. Franchise-grade engine.
While preserving a grassroots emphasis, EVCL PRO incorporates aspects of contemporary franchise cricket — structured and organised operations, digital media enhancement and robust brand collaborations.
League philosophy
Why we exist
EVCL was established with the aim of empowering skilled local cricketers who do not have access to mainstream exposure.
The league unites organised trials, professional team configurations and franchise-supported opportunities to establish a career-focused cricket platform.
Values & impact
What drives us
Values: Empowerment, Opportunity, Integrity and Growth.
Impact: Social upliftment through sports, brand-backed community engagement.
01Empowerment
02Opportunity
03Integrity
04Growth
What we stand for
Seven pillars.
Everything EVCL PRO does is measured against these commitments.
Talent Discovery
Identify and nurture cricketing talent from underrepresented regions.
Grassroots Impact
Engage communities through inclusive trials, mentorship and access.
Professional Growth
Offer real pathways into structured franchise cricket via a merit-led format.
Brand Integration
Enable deep brand engagement via innovative sponsorship formats.
Franchise Value
Build equity-rich franchise properties with long-term commercial viability.
Community Upliftment
Drive youth engagement, gender inclusivity (future) and local pride.
Digital Expansion
Create year-round digital assets: trials, behind-the-scenes and player stories.
League identity
The facts.
| Name | Epic Victory Cricket League PRO (EVCL PRO) |
|---|---|
| Type | Leather-ball cricket league (State-level), T20 |
| Concentration areas | Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh |
| Ownership / management | Privately organised |
| Number of teams | 06 |
| Number of matches | 18 |
| Number of days | 11 |
| Age group | 16–39 years |
| Season | 26 Oct – 05 Nov 2027 |
Team structure
Every squad, by design.
| Magic Player | 01 |
|---|---|
| Ex-IPL | 02 |
| Ex-Ranji | 02 |
| Foreign Player | 01 |
| 16-year-old Young Talent | 01 |
| Grassroots Players | 09 |
| Squad size | 16 · Playing XI of 11 |
Where we play
Three states. One heartland.
01Jammu & KashmirMountain-forged pace and fearless stroke-play.
02UttarakhandA fast-rising nursery of first-class cricketers.
03Uttar PradeshIndia's deepest pool of raw cricketing talent.
Proposed people
Faces of EVCL.
Brand Icons (Proposed)
Proposed
Proposed
Shikhar Dhawan
Former India opener · Champions Trophy Golden Bat
Proposed
Harbhajan Singh
Former India off-spinner · 700+ international wickets
Proposed
Praveen Kumar
Former India swing bowler
Proposed
Piyush Chawla
Former India leg-spinner · Two-time World Cup winner
International Players (Proposed)
New Zealand
Proposed
Jesse Ryder
Explosive left-handed batter
England
Proposed
Peter Trego
All-rounder · County cricket legend
New Zealand
Proposed
Martin Guptill
Prolific T20 opener
New Zealand
Proposed
Ross Taylor
Former New Zealand captain
Australia
Proposed
Shane Watson
World Cup winner · T20 superstar
West Indies
Proposed
Tino Best
Fiery fast bowler
Star Players (Proposed)
Proposed
RP Singh
T20 World Cup 2007 winner
Proposed
S. Sreesanth
Two-time World Cup winner
Proposed
Kuldeep Hooda
First-class all-rounder
Proposed
Ali Murtaza
IPL left-arm spinner
Proposed
Parvinder Awana
Former India pacer
Proposed
Abid Nabi
Jammu & Kashmir pace spearhead
Proposed
Saurav Tiwari
IPL & first-class batter
Proposed
Ajit Chandila
IPL off-spinner
Proposed
Siddharth Trivedi
IPL pacer
Proposed
Kamran Khan
IPL left-arm quick
Proposed
Deepak Dogra
Ranji Trophy run-machine
Proposed
Manpreet Gony
Former India pacer
Celebrity Team Owners (Proposed)
Proposed
Rashmi Desai
Actor
Proposed
Natasa Stankovic
Actor & dancer
Proposed
RJ Mahvash
Radio jockey & digital creator
Proposed
Pankaj Tripathi
Actor
Proposed
Sunny Leone
Actor & entrepreneur
Proposed
Gulshan Grover
Actor
All cricketers and celebrities shown are proposed and subject to final agreements. Their names and images do not imply endorsement of, or a signed association with, EVCL PRO.
Process roadmap
From dream to debut.
| Phase | Timeline | Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Player Registration | 27 Apr 2027 | Registrations open for all eligible players from Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh via the official EVCL PRO online portal. |
| Trials | 27 Jun 2027 | Offline trials in major zones across the three states; talent evaluated by professional coaches. |
| Selection | 27 Aug 2027 | Mentors and coaches select players based on their trial performances. |
| Player Draft | 18 Sep 2027 | Shortlisted players are drafted into the six franchises via a digital / live draft event. |
| Tournament | 26 Oct 2027 | Live matches — 18 in total — with branding across stadiums, kits and social media. |
2027 dates are provisional and will be confirmed on this website and @evclt20.
Media glimpse
EVCL in the headlines.
