Ranchi, May 1 -- Jharkhand will host its first franchise-based professional T20 cricket league, with the inaugural season likely to begin in the first week of June, officials said on Friday.
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association has authorised SJ Uplift to operate the league under a seven-year agreement, introducing a franchise model in the state's cricket structure.
The first season is expected to feature six men's teams. A women's competition with three teams will also be organised alongside.
Matches will be open to spectators free of cost.
Player selection will be conducted through an auction and bidding process aimed at ensuring transparency and competitiveness.
JSCA president Ajaynath Shahdeo said the initiative would help stren...