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Odisha T20 League Finalises Squads, Names Raina, Mohanty Ambassadors
The Odisha T20 League is preparing for its second season.
Six teams have chosen 16 players each.
The competition will take place from September 20 to 29.
Matches will be played at Barabati Stadium.
Cuttack Panthers are returning as the defending champions.
Five other teams will try to win the state title.
Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty will promote the league as brand ambassadors.
Odisha Cricket Association officials said the tournament can help local players develop.
They also said growing interest from team owners may support the league’s commercial growth.
Six franchises have finalised 16-player squads for the second Odisha T20 League CM Trophy.
The tournament is scheduled for September 20-29 at Barabati Stadium.
Former cricketers Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty have been named brand ambassadors.
Defending champions Cuttack Panthers will compete against five other Odisha franchises.
Odisha Cricket Association Secretary Sanjay Behera said the league aims to create opportunities and progression pathways for local players.
- Who
- Six Odisha franchises, including defending champions Cuttack Panthers, will compete; Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty are the brand ambassadors.
- What
- The franchises have finalised their 16-player squads for the Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy.
- Where
- Barabati Stadium.
- When
- The tournament is scheduled for September 20-29, 2026.
- Why
- The league is intended to provide a platform and progression pathway for local players, while supporting the competition’s development.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy
- Edition
- Second edition
- Dates
- September 20-29, 2026
- Venue
- Barabati Stadium
- Number of franchises
- Six
- Squad size
- 16 players per franchise
- Defending champions
- Cuttack Panthers
- Brand ambassadors
- Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty
Quotes
Sanjay Behera
Honorary Secretary of the Odisha Cricket Association
“As we move into the second edition of the Odisha T20 League 2026 - CM Trophy, I would like to thank all the team owners, coaches, team managers and members of the Odisha Cricket Association for their continued support.”
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