India Coach Leaves Country to Join Cricket League in Thailand

Cricket as a sport is expanding to Southeast Asia and Europe which is a good news for the fans. Recently, the talks of having a T10 league started and now, after months of discussions and planning, it's finally coming to life.

The inaugural season of the Pro10 league is all set to start from January 30 to February 4 at Thailand's world-class Terd Thai Cricket Ground. There will be many former cricketers present to support the tournament and help it rise. Among them is India's former head coach, Ravi Shastri, who is apparently leading the tournament.

Ravi Shastri To Lead Pro10 League

Along with sports entrepreneur Neeraj Sareen, Ravi Shastri will spearhead the Pro10 League Thailand. The tournament will LAO include West Indies' legendary batter Sir Viv Richards serving as Thailand embassador. The marquee roster features some of the best T20 batsmen like David Warner, Chris Lynn, and George Munsey. The tournament will surely help increase cricket's fan following worldwide.

Speaking on the launch and the league's wider purpose, Ravi Shastri, co-founder & partner, said, "Pro10 represents cricket's next evolution: explosive T10 excitement with genuine grassroots development. We're creating sustainable ecosystems to develop stars from Thailand, Bulgaria, Poland, and beyond. Having Sir Viv Richards serving as Pro10 Thailand ambassador and players like David Warner demonstrates the calibre we're building. The T10 format is perfect for today's world, showcasing cricket's incredible global potential."

Ravi Shastri Pro10 league collaboration will help the league grow. Shastri is not only India’s former cricketer but also an excellent coach, who, along with Virat Kohli, took the Test cricket to a different level. With the experience he has, he will be able to create a good atmosphere for the players in the Pro10 League and encourage the locals to perform and showcase their talent in the tournament.

Why Pro10 League Has Suddenly Become Everyone’s Favorite?

When we talk about cricket as a sport, countries like India, England, Australia, and South Africa pop up in the minds of everyone. All of the mentioned countries come under the best cricket teams in the world. To reduce the gap between nations and increase the popularity of the sport, the Pro10 League is a start.

For now, countries like Thailand, Bulgaria, and Poland will get good exposure while working with international players and coaches. Since the tournament is in a T10 league, players will like the format because of its competitive nature and fast pace. Moreover, the crowd will enjoy watching the game as well which will increase the popularity.

There are many players in India who don't get the opportunity they need and end up traveling to other countries to represent them internationally. This initiative can be helpful to those as cricketers as well. Overall, the tournament will increase the fan following in the Southeast Asian and European markets, giving a strong push to the game. There are some experienced players who will take part in the tournament which will make it even more interesting to watch for the viewers.