Ludhiana, Aug. 31 -- The Ludhiana Lions on Saturday unveiled their official jersey, mascot and team anthem as they gear up for their first match in the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. Led by Arshdeep Singh, the Lions will face Bathinda Royals in their opening fixture on September 1 in Mohali.

The Punjab Cricket Association's (PCA) flagship domestic T20 competition commenced on Saturday and will conclude on September 13 at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Six teams will compete across 27 matches in the inaugural edition.

The Lions also introduced their official mascot, 'Sher Singh', at the unveiling ceremony. The Ludhiana-based franchise is owned by chartered accountants Manoj Bansal and Harit Agrawal, who expressed confidence in the...