The Entertainer’s Cricket League, the first of its kind content creator based cricketing league was launched at a press conference held in the presence of Abhishek Malhan, Sonu Sharma, Elvish Yadav, Harsh Beniwal, Munawar Faruqui, Anurag Dwivedi and league founders, Anil Kumar and Himanshu Chandnani. This franchise-based league featuring six teams will be played in the month of August and September.
“Content creators are undeniably the most relatable and beloved entertainment figures on social media and in popular culture today. Their fanbases have reached cult status, making it a natural progression to unite these creators on a single platform through the launch of the Entertainer’s Cricket League (ECL). ECL perfectly blends two of India’s greatest passions—cricket and content creation—while fostering an offline community for creators. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for diverse creators to come together and gain exposure that isn’t possible online,”
said Anil Kumar, Founder of the Entertainer’s Cricket League.
Each of the six franchises in the Entertainer’s Cricket League (ECL) will be led by a prominent content creator. Teams will select their members through a draft from a vast pool of 250 popular content creators, with 96 ultimately making the final roster. These creators will represent a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, infotainment, education, motivation and self-help, entertainment, vlogging, gaming, fashion, and lifestyle. The ECL promises to be an unparalleled experience for content lovers across India.
“Being a part of the Entertainer’s Cricket League is a thrilling experience. We, as content creators, have always connected with our fans through screens, but this league gives us the opportunity to engage with them in person while playing the sport we all love. It’s going to be an amazing journey.” said, Abhishek Malhan, Captain, Team Bangalore
“The Entertainer’s Cricket League is not just a tournament; it’s a celebration of our community. We’re bringing together entertainment, sports, and our incredible fanbase for an event that promises excitement and fun. I can’t wait to lead my team and create some amazing memories on the field.” said Sonu Sharma, Captain, Team Delhi.
“This league is a dream come true for many of us. Cricket has always been close to our hearts, and combining it with our passion for content creation is a fantastic opportunity. I’m eager to see the enthusiasm of our fans as we take on this new challenge.” said Elvish Yadav, Captain, Team Haryana
“ECL is a groundbreaking idea, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. The league not only brings together top creators but also offers a new way for us to interact with our audience. It’s going to be an incredible mix of cricket and entertainment, and I’m looking forward to the competition.” said Harsh Beniwal, Captain, Team Punjab.
“Playing cricket and entertaining people are two of my favorite things, and ECL combines both perfectly. This league will showcase the versatility and talent of content creators in a way never seen before. We’re ready to give our best and entertain our fans like never before.” said Munawar Faruqui, Captain, Team Mumbai.
“The Entertainer’s Cricket League is an innovative concept that bridges the gap between sports and digital entertainment. It’s an honor to be leading a team and participating in this exciting venture. I’m sure our fans will enjoy every moment of this league.” said Anurag Dwivedi, Captain, Team Lucknow.
ECL is also expected to garner over 100 crore viewers across the first season alone since the total followers of the content creator exceeds this number. The league will be broadcast live on an undisclosed broadcast partner which will give fans a reason to witness this extravaganza live.
“We are excited to be a part of this huge amalgamation between cricket and culture and are backing our initial aim of building an inclusive community for all kinds of content creators. We look forward to the first step in what will definitely prove to be a legacy league in India. With the launch of the ECL, we aim to create a franchise based league that will be watched, followed and cheered on by millions of fans of these amazing and extraordinary talented content creators.” Himanshu Chandnani, Founder, Entertainer’s Cricket League signed off.
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