<p>New Delhi: Cricket legends Courtney Walsh and <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/dilip-vengsarkar">Dilip Vengsarkar</a> and former India player Rudra Pratap Singh on Wednesday launched the Big Cricket League (BCL), a franchise-based T20 event that will offer aspiring local players a chance to play alongside their cricketing heroes.</p>.<p>The league, a brainchild of former India pacer Singh, will feature 60 local Indian cricketers and 48 former international and domestic players.</p>.Find a structured way of T20 take-over: Brian Lara urges ICC to save Test cricket.<p>Six franchises -- Awadh Lions, Mumbai Marines, Rajasthan Kings, Southern Spartans, Bengal Rhinos, and Northern Challengers -- will play 18 T20 matches in the inaugural season.</p>.<p>The World Cup-winning India batter Vengsarkar and West Indies pace legend Walsh are also associated with BCL, serving as the League Commissioner and Vice President respectively.</p>.<p>"We saw so many talented cricketers whose dreams remained just out of reach," Singh, who is the founder and president of BCL, said.</p>.<p>"The BCL gives these local aspiring cricketers a platform to showcase their talent and experience cricket like never before rubbing shoulders with their heroes," he added.</p>.<p>Vengsarkar echoed Singh's enthusiasm.</p>.<p>"This isn't just about another competition. It's about providing a stage to the people who have missed the opportunity for many reasons and showcasing the incredible depth of cricket talent in India." </p>.<p>Walsh added, "We're going to see some stunning matches, unexpected heroes rise, and inspire a whole new generation of players around the world." </p>
<p>New Delhi: Cricket legends Courtney Walsh and <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/dilip-vengsarkar">Dilip Vengsarkar</a> and former India player Rudra Pratap Singh on Wednesday launched the Big Cricket League (BCL), a franchise-based T20 event that will offer aspiring local players a chance to play alongside their cricketing heroes.</p>.<p>The league, a brainchild of former India pacer Singh, will feature 60 local Indian cricketers and 48 former international and domestic players.</p>.Find a structured way of T20 take-over: Brian Lara urges ICC to save Test cricket.<p>Six franchises -- Awadh Lions, Mumbai Marines, Rajasthan Kings, Southern Spartans, Bengal Rhinos, and Northern Challengers -- will play 18 T20 matches in the inaugural season.</p>.<p>The World Cup-winning India batter Vengsarkar and West Indies pace legend Walsh are also associated with BCL, serving as the League Commissioner and Vice President respectively.</p>.<p>"We saw so many talented cricketers whose dreams remained just out of reach," Singh, who is the founder and president of BCL, said.</p>.<p>"The BCL gives these local aspiring cricketers a platform to showcase their talent and experience cricket like never before rubbing shoulders with their heroes," he added.</p>.<p>Vengsarkar echoed Singh's enthusiasm.</p>.<p>"This isn't just about another competition. It's about providing a stage to the people who have missed the opportunity for many reasons and showcasing the incredible depth of cricket talent in India." </p>.<p>Walsh added, "We're going to see some stunning matches, unexpected heroes rise, and inspire a whole new generation of players around the world." </p>