This is one-of-its-kind unisex format of playing cricket which was loved by all in its last season in Mumbai. ‘Box Cricket League’ is now expected to be in Punjab with around 60 Punjabi celebs participating. According to sources, actor Ameesha Patel has ventured into BCL-Punjab with co-owner Shiv Aryan. The ‘Gadar’ star, who was approached to be the face of a team by Box Cricket League-Punjab, is now the proud owner of the Royal Patialvi team.
League owner, Sumit Dutt elaborates, “Box Cricket League-Punjab is poised to change the face of Punjabi entertainment, bringing together the biggest Punjabi celebrities, movie & music stars from across the world. Ameesha is loved by the Punjabis and with her team, she is set to steal the Punjabi hearts further.”
Other actors are also said to be into talks with the organizers over owning the teams. The other four teams will be from Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Ludhiana.
The celebs seem quite excited to be a part of BCLP as it would be full of Punjabiyat. The last season of BCL was held in Mumbai with various TV and film stars participating and got a huge response from the audience.