“Family Tradition Continues”: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan Become Kolkata Team Owners in Indian Street Premier League, Joined by Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood power couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have added a sporting chapter to their family legacy by becoming proud owners of the Kolkata Team in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).
The league organizers tout it as “India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium.
” Kareena shared the exciting news on her Instagram, expressing their shared love for cricket that runs in the family.
She wrote, “It’s a fantastic opportunity for young aspiring cricketers out there, and we couldn’t be happier to be part of this experience!”
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The Pataudi legacy is highlight in this collaboration.
as Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Saif’s father, was a renown Indian cricketer and former captain of the national team.
The Pataudi family also shares a special connection with Kolkata.
given Sharmila Tagore’s lineage as the great-great-grandniece of Rabindranath Tagore, a beloved icon in India and West Bengal.
The ISPL boasts an impressive lineup of celebrity team owners, including Amitabh Bachchan (Mumbai), Akshay Kumar (Srinagar), Hrithik Roshan (Bengaluru), Suriya (Chennai), and Ram Charan (Hyderabad).
Expressing their enthusiasm, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan state.
“We are thrille to embark on this incredible journey with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).
The partnership with ISPL symbolizes both our love for cricket and the vibrant spirit of the City of Joy.
Kolkata holds a special place in our hearts with our family’s legacy and connection to the state.
Here’s to an exhilarating season where teamwork, talent, and sheer determination lead the way.
Our association goes beyond ownership to a shared commitment to the spirit of the format.
designed to inspire a new generation of cricketing talent.”
Ashish Shelar, Core Committee Member of Indian Street Premier League.
welcomed the couple, stating, “Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s entry into ISPL marks a pivotal moment for our league.
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Their passion for the game and iconic stature will inspire Kolkata’s aspiring cricketers, encouraging their enthusiastic participation in this tournament.
We look forward to a successful collaboration and an exhilarating season ahead.”
