Honoured to be a part of Chennai Singams, says Delhi fast bowler Anurag Sarshar

Honoured to be a part of Chennai Singams, says Delhi fast bowler Anurag Sarshar

 ISPL is like a God-sent blessing - Sarshar

Tennis ball cricket helped fuel Anurag Sarshar’s passion for the game after an ankle injury ended the left-arm quick’s hopes of a cricket ball career when he was just 16. The 23-year-old bowler from Delhi was bought for INR 9.6 lakh by Chennai Singams for ongoing season 2 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) which is running for 21 days started from January 26 at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Thane. Chennai Singams, semi-finalists last year, kickstarted their campaign with a match against Sarshar’s former team Falcon Risers Hyderabad on January 27. “I touched 130+ kmph at 16, I had natural pace, before the ankle injury,” said Sarshar, the second of three children. He took up tennis ball cricket to stay close to the game he loves and soon made a name for himself in the local circuit, playing in leading tennis ball tournaments in and around Delhi. His talent saw him get picked to participate in several other popular tournaments featuring players from across the country. Little did he know then that he would one day be a much-sought-after player in the ISPL and would rise from the street (gully) to the stadium. Sarshar played in all of Falcon Risers Hyderabad’s matches in the inaugural season, impressing with his speed and variations.  “My favourite memory is my first wicket, with just the second delivery on my ISPL debut against Bangalore Strikers,” he reminisced. Sarshar is thrilled to be turning out for the Lions. “I watched the Singams closely last season, it is a professional unit with an excellent management. I am honoured to be a part of this franchise,” he said. “The ISPL is like a God-sent blessing for tennis ball cricket and a boost for players, gives hope that there is a future and a career in this sport,” he concluded. 

Chennai Singams Squad

Icon Player: Deepak Dogra | All-Rounder | North Zone 

Zone Wise Break–Up

 South Zone: R. Thavith Kumar (All-Rounder), Siyyadri (Batter), V. Vignesh (All-Rounder)

 West Zone: Shubam Sangale (Bowler), Vedant Mayekar (All-Rounder), Ketan Mhatre - RTM

(Batter), Sumeet Dhekale - RTM (Batter), Rahul Sawant (All-Rounder), Jignesh Patel (All- Rounder)

 East Zone: Jagat Sarkar (Batter), David Gogoi (Bowler)

 North Zone: Anurag Sharshar (Bowler), Farhat Ahmad (Bowler)

 Central Zone: Prashant Gharat (Batter), Mohammed Zeeshan (Bowler)

About Chennai Singams:

Chennai Singams, the Chennai-based Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) franchise, is co-owned by Rajdip Gupta, Sandip Gupta, and actor Suriya Sivakumar. The team has a roaring lion as their logo, which represents Chennai's strength and valor, while the vibrant yellow color enhances the city's radiance. The owners are committed to sports promotion and talent development, as evidenced by their ownership of multiple clubs and support for women's cricket. As the ISPL prepares for its thrilling T10 tennis ball cricket tournament from January 26 to February 15, 2025, Chennai Singams promises to captivate audiences with their spirited performances on Mumbai's streets-turned- stadiums.