Teams All Set To Play IWPL-5

IWPL-5 begins on 18th June and culminates on 23rd June, 2024. 8 teams have been divided into 2 groups having 4 teams each. The group team will play the matches among themselves and 2 top teams will qualify for semifinals. The best 2 will play the finals to win the IWPL-5 trophy. The matches will be played between 7:00am and 5:00pm at Bal Bhavan International School Dwarka, Sector-12.

Dwarka City under the banner of Ek Mutthi is once again gearing to hold IWPL. This will be the fifth edition of IWPL. Started in 2018, a unique and pioneering cricket tournament took place in the sub- city, known as the IWPL - Indian Wheelchair Premier League. Modeled after the immensely popular IPL, this tournament aimed to captivate cricket enthusiasts from Delhi and beyond. And indeed it did!

The tournament saw tremendous success over its four seasons. Following the triumph of the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Premier League in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023, Dwarka-Delhi is once again preparing to host the 5th edition organized by Ek Mutthi Trust in collaboration with the Divyang Cricket Control Board of India. IWPL-1, 2, 3, and 4 garnered significant attention with numerous dignitaries and prominent personalities associated with the event. This year, the Wheelchair Premier League will once again take place at Bal Bhavan International School Cricket Ground in Sector-12, Dwarka, from June 18th to June 23rd, 2024. Mukesh Sinha, Mg editor of Dwarka City is the convenor of the event and organiser is Vinod Thakur, famous legless dancer. First meeting to plan preparations of the IWPL was held between organisers and Divyang Cricket Control Board of India (DCCBI) at Chattisgarh Bhawan. Mukesh Sinha states, "Preparations are on full scale to host a 6-day para sports event, Indian Wheelchair Cricket League-5, in June 2024 with eight teams at Bal Bhavan International School, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi. The tournament will provide a platform to disabled people to showcase their sporting talent. We have earlier got a lot of support from Dwarkaites and also from people of Delhi and NCR. We expect the same this year too.” Eight teams will participate in the tournament and around 150 players from different states will showcase their passion and determination. Vinod Thakur informed, “The preparations are on to host the event. This year the event will be different and special. There is lot of scope of entertainment to the audience. A friendly match will be played on the first day between Delhi Police and Wheelchair cricket team. There will be eight teams with 15 players in each team. The league matches will be of 15 overs and the semi-finals and final will be of 20 overs each. I request all Dwarkites to come and motivate the players.”

The captains of teams are-

Ramesh Sartape : Mumbai Titan | Rehman Khan : Rajasthan Kings

Manoj Parmar: Uttra Khand Challengers | Sunil Chaudhary : Delhi Dabang

Ramavath Koteshwar : Hyderabad Hurricane | Shailender Yadav: Madhya Pradesh Avengers

Lalit Pathak : Uttar Pradesh Heroes | Vinod Thakur: Haryana Yodhas

Team Captains Speak About Ek Mutthi IWPL 2024-

"I am the captain of Mumbai Titans, and we are coming to Ek Mutthi IWPL, Season -5, 2024. Our team is ready to play with full enthusiasm. We are stepping onto the field at Bal Bhavan International School Cricket Ground in Dwarka with renewed energy and spirit. It’s a great honour to be captain of such an enthusiastic team. Even though I am the captain, my teammates are the pillars of this powerful team. We request everyone to come and be a part of our journey and support us."

Ramesh Sartape

Captain, Mumbai Titans.

"I am the captain of Delhi Dabang, and we are prepared to be on the field in June. We have something special plans for our fans this year. This event is very special for us and for the people of Dwarka. Being a captain I have the responsibility to motivate my team. I assure my teammates that there will be no shortage of ideas and strategies. Please come and enjoy the game with us and support our team."

Sunil Choudhary, Captain, Delhi Dabang.

"As the captain of Uttarakhand Challengers, I am proud to announce that we are participating in Ek Mutthi IWPL, Season -5, 2024. Our team is committed to giving its best and we need your support to boost our morale. Our success will be the ladder for our future opportunities. I want my teammates to be clear on their roles and be positive on the field. We are doing practice sessions to brush up our skills. Join us at Bal Bhavan International School Cricket Ground in Dwarka to witness some thrilling wheelchair cricket."

Manoj Parmar, Captain

Uttarakhand Challengers.

"I am the captain of UP Heroes and our team is determined and ready to win. In any match team spirit and better coordination is important. Our mission is to win and the strategy adopted by our team should be clear to all. So, my role is to build relationships and accomplish our task. I have full faith in my boys. We urge everyone to come to Bal Bhavan International School Cricket Ground in Dwarka and cheer for us. Your support means everything to us."

Lalit Pathak, Captain

UP Heroes.

"Leading MP Avengers into Ek Mutthi IWPL, Season -5, 2024 is an honour. We promise to play with all our heart and dedication. I will urge my team to play with passion, dedication and a sense of unity. We invite the people of Dwarka to come and support us at Bal Bhavan International School Cricket Ground. Your presence will inspire us to perform our best."

Shailendra Yadav, Captain

MP Avengers.

"As the captain of Rajasthan Kings, I am excited to announce our participation in IWPL this year. Our team is eager to take on this challenge with full strength. I personally believe passion drives achievement. Only if you have passion for the game, will we succeed as a team. We also need motivation from people. We ask the Dwarka community to come out and support us. Let's make this season unforgettable together."

Rahman Khan, Captain Rajasthan Kings

"I am the captain of Haryana Yodha, and our team is ready to give our best and show our dedication. This is a good platform to showcase our talent. The event is being organised nicely and everyone looks
forward to it. We, being challenged players, face problems in commuting and transit, and even during practice. But we have been practicing for quite some time now. We request everyone to come and support us. Your cheers will be our strength."

Vinod Thakur, Captain, Haryana Yodha.

"As the captain of Hyderabad Hurricane, I am thrilled to lead my team in IWPL, 2024. Each player in our team is prepared to give their all on the field. This year’s tournament is being really looked forward to by all of us including the players. The support and love that we get here is not seen anywhere. We urge the people of Dwarka to join us at Bal Bhavan International School Cricket Ground and cheer us on. Your support is invaluable to us."

Ramavath Koteshwar

Captain, Hyderabad Hurricane

As the Convenor of IWPL-5, we are at the forefront of a movement that embodies inclusivity and determination. Our vision for IWPL has always been rooted in empowerment, breaking barriers in wheelchair cricket since its inception in 2018. Collaborating closely with the Divyang Cricket Control Board of India, we ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. With our leadership, IWPL-5 promises to showcase the talent and resilience of disabled individuals from across the nation. Our fervent invitation to Dwarkaites reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and unity through sports. In our hands, IWPL transcends the realm of cricket, emerging as a platform for empowerment and celebration of the human spirit.

Sudha Sinha, President, Ek Mutthi (Trust)

"Preparations are on full scale to host a 6-day para sports event, Indian Wheelchair Cricket League-5, in June 2024 with eight teams at Bal Bhavan International School, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi. The tournament will provide a platform to disabled people to showcase their sporting talent. We have earlier got a lot of support from Dwarkaites and also from people of Delhi and NCR. We expect the same this year too.”

Mukesh Sinha, Convenor