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Kantipur to broadcast second edition of Indoor Super League

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Kantipur Television will broadcast the second edition of Nepal's franchise-based Indoor Super League (ISL) cricket tournament.
  • The tournament, featuring 10 franchise teams, is scheduled to run from September 7 to 13.
  • American host Sheis Floyd and brand ambassador Usha Bhandari will add to the event's international appeal and glitz.

Kantipur Television has been appointed the official broadcasting partner for the second edition of the Indoor Super League (ISL), Nepal's premier franchise-based indoor cricket tournament. The event is set to take place from September 7 to 13, with all matches broadcast live on Kantipur Television. This collaboration aims to elevate the ISL to international standards, making it grander and better managed than its previous iteration.

The agreement was formalized between Kathmandu Sports Events Pvt Ltd, the organizer, and Kantipur Media Group. Jyoti Bhandari, managing director of Kathmandu Sports Events, expressed the vision to give the ISL international recognition, stating, "Our vision is to elevate the Indoor Super League to an international level." He anticipates this edition will surpass the first in terms of sport, entertainment, and overall management.

Our vision is to elevate the Indoor Super League to an international level.

— Jyoti BhandariStating the organizers' ambition for the tournament's global reach.

The upcoming league will feature 10 franchise teams, including Kathmandu Kailash Kings, Sudurpaschim Tigers, and Pokhara Warriors, among others. Adding to the excitement, American host, singer, and songwriter Sheis Floyd, known for his popularity during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, will visit Nepal to host the tournament. National women's volleyball team spiker Usha Bhandari has been appointed as the brand ambassador. The tournament was rescheduled from September 2 to September 7 due to technical reasons.

We are confident that this edition will be superior to the previous one in terms of sport, entertainment, and management.

— Jyoti BhandariExpressing expectations for the upcoming ISL season.
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