Chandigarh, Aug. 3 -- Punjab Cricket Association's (PCA) flagship domestic T20 competition, the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, is set to return with a bigger canvas and a star-studded line-up. After two successful seasons, the tournament has been revamped into a franchise-based competition, with India captain Shubman Gill, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh leading the list of marquee players. Scheduled from August 30 to September 13, the league will conduct its player auction on August 9. Six franchises representing Mohali, Amritsar, Fazilka, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Bathinda will battle for the title. Joining the marquee list are India internationals and Punjab stalwarts Ramandeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Gurnoor Brar. The BCCI-affiliated state association had successfully organised the first two editions before last season's tournament was shelved owing to administrative changes. PCA president Amarjeet Mehta said the tournament window was finalised after consulting the marquee players to ensure their availability. "Having players like Shubman, Abhishek and Arshdeep, along with other top Punjab cricketers, is a huge boost for the league. We wanted to shift to the franchise model, similar to the IPL, to make the league more competitive and commercially stronger," Mehta said. The PCA New Chandigarh Stadium will host the entire competition. Entry will be free. Launching the league at the PCA New Chandigarh Stadium, India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill described the tournament as an ideal stepping stone for aspiring cricketers. "This league is a great platform for youngsters," Gill said....