ICL unveils title sponsor

New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) The Indian Cricket League (ICL) today announced Edelweiss Capital Limited as the title sponsor for its upcoming T20 tournament.

''We welcome Edelweiss on board and are happy with the overwhelming response we have received from the market,'' ICL Executive Board Chairman Kapil Dev said. ''Edelweiss's association with the ICL is a support to young domestic Indian players who have been provided with an international standard platform, to display their cricketing talent. This support will be a sure step in strengthening domestic cricket in the country.'' The tournament to be played from March 9 to April 7, will be held in Hyderabad, Chandigarh (Panchkula) and Gurgaon.

Two new teams - Ahmedabad Rockets and Lahore Badshahs have been added to the existing six teams to make the tournament more comprehensive and competitive.

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