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    "excerpt": "The Odisha T20 League: Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Debashish Mohanty have been announced as the brand ambassadors of the Odisha T20 League 2026 \u2013 CM Trophy, which is scheduled to be held from September 20 to 29 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.",
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    "editor1": "The Odisha T20 League: Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Debashish Mohanty have been announced as the brand ambassadors of the Odisha T20 League 2026 \u2013 CM Trophy, which is scheduled to be held from September 20 to 29 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.<p>The appointment of the two former Indian cricketers will add further value to the tournament, which aims to provide a platform for young and emerging cricketers from Odisha to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Six teams, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, Rourkela Superstars, Sambalpur Warriors and Kataka Panthers, will battle it out for the ultimate glory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The tournament will get underway on September 20, with Sambalpur Warriors taking on Kataka Panthers in the opening game. The competition will feature a mix of league-stage action and knockout matches, with the team finishing at the top of the points table earning a direct place in the final at the Barabati Stadium, which has hosted international matches in the past.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The teams finishing second and third will face each other in the Qualifier, with the winner advancing to the summit clash. A women\u2019s exhibition match will also be played on September 28, adding another attraction for cricket fans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The grand final of the Odisha T20 League 2026 \u2013 CM Trophy is scheduled to be played on September 29 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, where the two best teams will battle for the title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Speaking about coming on board as the brand ambassador of the league, Suresh Raina said, \u201cSix teams will compete against each other, promising ten days of exciting and high-intensity cricket. It will be a great platform for players to showcase their talent and prove themselves in a competitive environment. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a blockbuster tournament. Jai Jagannath!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The grand final of the Odisha T20 League 2026 \u2013 CM Trophy is scheduled to be played on September 29 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, where the two best teams will battle for the title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-special\">Special Cricket Stories<\/a><\/h5><p>OCA secretary Sanjay Behera also welcomed the association of the former Indian cricketers, saying, \u201cIt is an honour to have two of the finest Indian cricketers, Suresh Raina and Debashish Mohanty, on board as the brand ambassadors of the Odisha T20 League \u2013 CM Trophy. Their association will add immense value to the tournament and inspire the young cricketers of Odisha to dream bigger and showcase their talent on this platform.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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