Partnership to give young cricketers across Punjab a clearer pathway into the professional game
Mohali, August 28, 2026: Punjab Kings have come on board as the ‘Powered By’ Sponsor of the Mankind Pharma Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, backing a league built to give Punjab’s cricketers a platform to be seen, compete and develop.
For Punjab Kings, it is a natural extension of how the franchise sees its role. It isn’t just about the eleven on the field on match day, but investing in where the next set of players actually comes from. The tie-up gives the franchise a closer, more direct hand in spotting talent early and helping build the structures around it, rather than only scouting once players have already made a name for themselves.
Organised by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) and exclusively managed by Servotech Sports and Entertainment, with DNA as the Technical Partner, the league will be played from August 30 to September 13, 2026, at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, with six teams competing across 27 matches.
The tournament will bring together marquee names including Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar, alongside emerging cricketers from across the state.
Punjab’s record of producing cricketers for both state and country speaks for itself. What this partnership does is give that pipeline more structure, with closer scouting, better exposure and a more direct route from local grounds to the professional circuit.
Speaking on this, PCA Honorary Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said, “Punjab has a very strong cricketing culture and has consistently produced players who have gone on to represent the state and the country. Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is committed to strengthening sports at the grassroots and creating more opportunities for young talent. The Sher-E-Punjab T20 League is an important platform in that journey, and Punjab Kings coming on board further strengthens the connection between grassroots cricket and the professional game.”
Amarjeet Mehta, President, Punjab Cricket Association, said, “Punjab has always been a fertile ground for cricketing talent, and our responsibility is to ensure that this talent gets the right platforms and opportunities to progress. The association with Punjab Kings adds considerable value to the league and strengthens the connection between the state’s grassroots cricket and the professional game. With leading players and emerging talent coming together, the league can play an important role in creating a stronger and more sustainable pathway for Punjab’s cricketers.”
It also sits alongside other work Punjab Kings has done off the field in the state, including relief efforts during last year’s Punjab floods and a classroom programme aimed at children, part of a broader push to show up for the community beyond match days.
Satish Menon, CEO, Punjab Kings, said, “We’ve always felt our role in Punjab goes beyond what happens on the field. This state has given Indian cricket some outstanding players, and we want to be part of making sure the next lot get the platforms and support to go all the way. Backing the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League is a real step towards that.”
For the league, the association represents an opportunity to bring the professional franchise ecosystem closer to Punjab’s emerging talent, while giving young players the chance to compete alongside established names and gain exposure to the demands of professional cricket.
Punjab Kings will continue to work closely with the league through the season, with more details on the collaboration to follow.
The Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 will run from August 30 to September 13 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Tickets are available on District.
For more information – www.punjabt20.com
