Overview

• Matches are set for 80 overs with two 20‑over innings per side, scores carried forward, and results possible as win, loss, tie or draw.
• The first two editions are planned in India from January 2026 with six franchises, including teams tied to Dubai, London and the United States, and 16‑player squads split 8 Indian and 8 international.
• Organizer Gaurav Bahirvani introduced the format with advisory support from Matthew Hayden, Harbhajan Singh, Sir Clive Lloyd and AB de Villiers, and Michael Fordham was named chief operating officer.
• The project targets fans aged 13–19, with the organiser claiming free stadium entry for that age group on presentation of ID.
• An AI Discovery Engine is touted for talent identification, and ICC recognition was not indicated at launch, a point raised during the unveiling.