Organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), UPL 2026 will provide another competitive platform for players from across the state to showcase their skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The men\u2019s competition will feature Dehradun Warriors, USN Indians, Haridwar Elmas, Tehri Titans, Rishikesh River Kings, Pithoragarh Hurricanes and Nainital Tigers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s competition will comprise Mussoorie Queens, Bageshwar Aerial, Pithoragarh Hurricanes and Dehradun Warriors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Four women\u2019s icon players have also been announced for the tournament, with Prema Rawat, Raghvi Bist, Nandini Kashyap and Sweta Verma set to add experience and quality to the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of UPL 2026, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand Secretary Kiran Verma said the league has become an important platform for the state\u2019s cricketers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Uttarakhand Premier League has emerged as an important platform for showcasing the talent of our players. The success of the first two editions encourages us to make UPL 2026 even bigger and provide our men and women cricketers greater opportunities to progress to higher levels,\u201d Verma said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former BCCI Vice-President and former CAU Secretary Mahim Verma said the league offers players an opportunity to gain visibility ahead of the IPL auction period.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cUttarakhand has immense cricketing talent, and the UPL provides players the platform and visibility they deserve. Being held ahead of the IPL auction period, the League offers players an excellent opportunity to attract attention through their performances,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
UPL Chairperson Sunil Joshi said the tournament will continue to focus on creating opportunities for players from the state.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe UPL is about creating opportunities for Uttarakhand\u2019s cricketers. The first two editions have demonstrated the depth of talent in the State, and UPL 2026 will provide another competitive stage for players to perform, be noticed and aim for opportunities at the highest level,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Uttarakhand Premier League has emerged as the state\u2019s flagship T20 competition, allowing talented cricketers to play alongside experienced performers in a professionally organised environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The league is also being held ahead of the IPL auction cycle, providing players with a platform to showcase their T20 abilities and attract wider attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Uttarakhand Premier League has emerged as the state\u2019s flagship T20 competition, allowing talented cricketers to play alongside experienced performers in a professionally organised environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second edition further built on the foundation with an expanded competitive field and continued opportunities for players from across the state.<\/p>\r\n\r\n