Hyderabad, The first Four Rice Premier League (FPL), organized by Four Rice Sports LLP, will be held across various grounds in the city starting from the upcoming 24th of January. According to the organizers, detailed information about the corporate cricket league along with the poster launch was unveiled today at the Tech Mahindra Auditorium in Hitech City.
96 corporate teams will participate in this league, involving over 1,400 players. The tournament will begin on the 24th of January. A total of 16 pools have been created for the league stage, with each pool containing 6 teams, who will get the chance to play five matches. 16 teams will qualify for the knockout stage.
The winning team of this tournament will receive a cash prize of two lakh rupees, and the runner-up team will receive one lakh rupees. The competition will be held at 8 grounds across the city. The final will be at the MSK Prasad Cricket Ground. The chief advisor for this competition will be former Test cricketer MSK Prasad.
Tech Mahindra Auditorium
The Tech Mahindra Auditorium is a modern event venue located in Pune, India, primarily used for corporate functions, conferences, and cultural performances. It was established by Tech Mahindra, a leading Indian multinational technology company, as part of its corporate campus infrastructure to host large-scale professional gatherings. While it doesn’t have a long historical legacy, it represents the company’s investment in creating spaces for knowledge-sharing and community engagement within the IT industry.
Hitech City
Hitech City is a major information technology hub located in Hyderabad, India, officially developed in the late 1990s. Its creation was a strategic initiative by the government of Andhra Pradesh to attract global IT and software companies, transforming the region into a premier economic center. Today, it houses numerous multinational corporations and tech parks, symbolizing Hyderabad’s rise as “Cyberabad” and a key driver of India’s IT industry.
MSK Prasad Cricket Ground
The MSK Prasad Cricket Ground is a modern cricket stadium located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was inaugurated in 2019 and named in honor of M.S.K. Prasad, a former Indian wicket-keeper and chief selector who hails from the region. The ground was developed to promote cricket in northern coastal Andhra and has hosted domestic matches, including games in the Ranji Trophy.
