Jaipur: Passion for cricket and dedication towards the game is age-free. To realise this perception, Vision Cricket India League (VCIL) is being launched in Jaipur.On Thursday, in a news conference held at the Constitution Club in Lalkothi, the entire outline of the league and information about the upcoming events was given. On this occasion, a programme was organized to launch the jerseys of the players and the formal launch of Vision Cricket India League was announced.The VCIL founder Sharat Sharma said that there is no age limit for playing cricket. The league aims to keep experienced players aged 40, 50, 60, and older connected to the cricket field. He said that instead of withdrawing from the game as we age, it is important to adopt a fitness and active lifestyle. Through VCIL, an effort is being made to provide a national platform each year for experienced players to showcase their talent and play competitive cricket.He announced that the National Veterans T20 Cricket Tournament will be held in Jaipur from November 13-15, 2026. The matches will be played at the Ranveer Singh Cricket Stadium and Sony Stadium. Five teams from across the country will participate in the tournament.VCIL founder Sharat Sharma, event organizer Anchal Choudhary, and youth icon and social activist Dr Rajiv Sharma were present at the press conference.According to the organizers, the Vision Cricket India League is not just a cricket competition, but an initiative to promote fitness, health, sportsmanship, and mutual bonding among veteran players. It will provide an opportunity to re-enter competitive cricket for players who have been involved in cricket for years and still have the same passion for the game.
VCIL founder Sharat Sharma, event organiser Anchal Choudhary and social activist Dr Rajiv Sharma during the team jersey launch in Jaipur on Thursday
The League aims to develop the event into an annual national veteran cricket festival, providing a platform to senior cricketers from across the country to showcase their talent on a regular basis.The league’s message is clear: Growing older doesn’t have to mean giving up the sport you love. With fitness, passion, and sportsmanship, cricket can be played at every stage of life.The captains of the five participating teams also attended and expressed their enthusiasm for the tournament.These five teams will be in the field1. Central Strikers (Captain: Sukhdev Ghuman)2. Rest of India (Captain: Achyuta Malakar)3. Mumbai Masters (Captain: Manoj Oza)4. BACA KRS (Captain: Srinivas UB)5. Garuda Bengaluru (Vishwajeet Nayak)Event date: November 13 to 15, 2026Venue: Ranveer Singh Cricket Stadium & Sony Stadium, Jaipur.
