Greater Noida is getting ready for exciting cricket action as the Big Cricket League (BCL), known as the world’s first pro-am cricket league, returns with its second season. This time, the matches will be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida.

Season 2 will be held from 11th March to 22nd March 2026. During these days, Greater Noida will become a major hub for high-quality pro-am cricket matches.

After the great success of Season 1, the league is coming back in a bigger and better way. The new season will include famous international cricketers along with some of India’s best amateur players. The main goal of the league is to create a strong performance-based platform where professional and amateur players can play together and compete at a high level.

The player auction, which will take place on 16th February 2026, is expected to gain a lot of attention. Teams will choose their players carefully, creating balanced squads by combining international stars and talented amateur cricketers.

In Season 1, well-known players like Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Herschelle Gibbs, and Imran Tahir took part. Their participation gave the league strong recognition and popularity. Season 2 is expected to be even more exciting, with more international players likely to join.

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is supporting the second season. All necessary arrangements are being made to ensure the tournament runs smoothly and successfully.

Prerna Singh, ACEO, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), said,
“Greater Noida Authority actively supports initiatives that combine sporting excellence with regional advancement. Hosting Big Cricket League Season 2 at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium is a significant step toward positioning the city as a leading sports destination in the region.”

Dilip Vengsarkar, League Commissioner, Big Cricket League, said:

“We are proud to bring Season 2 of the Big Cricket League to Uttar Pradesh, with the support of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). As the world’s first Pro–Am cricket league, BCL is committed to building a professional platform where emerging amateur talent competes alongside established international cricketers. Uttar Pradesh’s strong focus on developing world-class sports infrastructure provides the ideal environment for this vision to thrive. Through this season, we aim to further strengthen the pathway for aspiring cricketers across the state turning “Ab Sapne Banenge Haqeeqat” into a tangible opportunity on the field.”

Rudra Pratap Singh, Founder & President, Big Cricket League, said:

“Season 2 marks a defining milestone for the Big Cricket League. The support from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), reinforces our vision of building India’s most powerful Pro–Am cricket platform. With international stars joining hands with emerging amateur talent, this season will set new benchmarks in competitive cricket.”

Puneet Singh, Chief Patron, Big Cricket League, added:

“The response to Season 1 validated our model. Season 2 is not just an expansion; it is an evolution. From the player auction on 16th February to the grand matches in March, every aspect of this season has been strategically elevated to deliver scale, quality, and impact.”

Annirudh Chauhan, CEO & Co-Founder, Big Cricket League, said:
“Season 2 represents scale, structure, and serious cricketing ambition. With support from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), BCL is entering a new phase of growth. Our focus is not just on hosting matches, but on building a sustainable platform where global professionals and India’s rising amateur talent compete at the highest level.

Big Cricket League is the world’s first Pro-Am cricket league, with a unique structure that brings together international professionals and emerging amateur cricketers on a single competitive platform. In BCL, a doctor, engineer, shopkeeper, marketer, lawyer, entrepreneur, or farmer can compete against the world’s best cricketers, giving them a second chance to realise their long-held dream of playing on a larger stage.

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