ANNOUNCEMENT: EPL 9.0 CHAMPIONSHIP • FRANCHISE TEAMS • TOURNAMENT UPDATES
THE EPL MANIFESTO

WHERE BUSINESS MEETS THE GAME.
A BROTHERHOOD BUILT ON SWEAT & STRATEGY.

EPL is not just a cricket tournament. It is a premier community of 70+ business founders, managing directors, and enterprise leaders who unite every week on the cricket pitch to build lifelong relationships, foster trust, and drive meaningful corporate collaboration.

OUR FOUNDATIONAL STORY

HOW CASUAL WEEKEND CRICKET TURNED INTO AN INSTITUTION

The journey of EPL began in Kolkata with a simple realization: standard corporate networking events—formal cocktail parties, trade conferences, and business breakfasts—often feel transactional and guarded. Business owners rarely reveal their true character behind polished business cards.

In 2021, a small group of passionate entrepreneur friends decided to meet every weekend for box cricket. On the turf, under the pressure of tight matches, something remarkable occurred: people cheered each other on, supported teammates during tough overs, and formed genuine bonds without any corporate pretension.

Today, that weekend gathering has expanded into an 8-franchise league with over 70 active founders, two marquee championships every year, an annual Corporate Cricket League, and an active business referral volume exceeding ₹75 Crores annually.

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OUR VISION

To become India’s most respected and recognizable entrepreneurial sports organization—proving that athletic discipline, competitive camaraderie, and collaborative business networks are powerful catalysts for economic growth and personal wellness.

OUR MISSION

To provide entrepreneurs with a professional sports platform that champions physical vitality, mental rejuvenation, and unshakeable brotherhood—creating direct avenues for high-trust corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, and premier brand visibility.

THE VISIONARIES

THE FOUNDERS OF EPL

Meet the entrepreneurs whose shared love for cricket and community ignited the Entrepreneurs Premier League.

Anup Shaw

Anup Shaw

Founder & President
Titan Strategic Holdings

Visionary founder behind Entrepreneurs Premier League. Initiated the weekly box cricket concept to bridge boardroom relationships with on-field sporting passion, transforming casual weekend games into Eastern India's premier entrepreneur sports community.

"When entrepreneurs play together, the invisible barriers between businesses disappear. EPL was born from a desire to turn pure sporting sweat into enduring professional brotherhood."
Sanjay Mohta

Sanjay Mohta

Co-Founder & Vice President
Mohta Enterprises & Logistics

Co-founder and operational pillar of EPL. Oversees league expansion, venue tie-ups, tournament scheduling, and team owner relations, championing high standards of sportsmanship across all editions.

"Sportsmanship teaches you humility in victory and resilience in defeat. Those are the exact traits every successful entrepreneur needs."
Amit Singhi

Amit Singhi

Co-Founder & Governance Head
Singhi Global Financial Advisory

Co-founder instrumental in establishing EPL’s financial integrity, player auction purse regulations, transparent league constitution, and strategic corporate alliances.

"Our vision for EPL is a self-sustaining sports institution that generates measurable business value and lasting friendships for every single member."
THE FOUNDATIONAL CREED

WHERE SPORTS MEETS BUSINESS

Why cricket is the ultimate crucible for building resilient, world-class entrepreneurial leaders.

Character Under Pressure

Defending 10 runs in the final over of a match requires the exact composure, emotional control, and decisive poise needed when closing a make-or-break business contract.

Authentic Trust

Trust cannot be fabricated in a 30-second elevator pitch. It is earned when you dive for a catch, back up a bowler, or celebrate a teammate's boundary under tension.

Cross-Industry Synergies

When industrial warehouse developers, tech architects, wealth advisors, and manufacturers play together, joint enterprise opportunities emerge organically and naturally.

THE RITUAL

WEEKLY TURF GATHERINGS:
THE HEARTBEAT OF EPL

Every single Saturday and Sunday morning at 6:30 AM, while the rest of the city is asleep, the floodlights illuminate the turf arena. Entrepreneurs lace up their shoes, perform warmups, and compete in rotation box cricket matches.

Following 3 hours of intense athletic competition, players gather for post-match networking breakfasts. In this relaxed and energizing atmosphere, founders share industry insights, refer prospective clients, and brainstorm commercial collaborations.

EXPLORE WEEKLY SESSIONS

OUR ANNUAL EVENT JOURNEY

1
EPL Summer / Spring Championship
8 Franchise teams, grand auction, floodlit arena, ₹5 Lakh purse.
2
Corporate Cricket League (CCL)
Connecting established corporations, banks, and manufacturing conglomerates.
3
EPL Winter Championship
Season-ending mega championship with gala awards banquet and celebrity guests.
4
Year-Round Weekly Sessions
52 consecutive weekends of fellowship, match practice, and cardiovascular health.
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

WHY EPL IS DIFFERENT

We are not an ordinary weekend cricket tournament or a commercial hobby league.

100% Entrepreneur Roster

Every player is a verified business founder, owner, or partner. Every connection made on the turf is high-value.

Corporate Quality Ops

Official player auctions, custom sublimation jerseys, third umpire reviews, live streaming, and grand venues.

Measurable ROI for Sponsors

Direct personal access to business decision-makers with corporate budgets, not anonymous stadium crowds.

Brotherhood & Wellness

Promoting cardiovascular health, stress relief, and an enduring social support system for demanding entrepreneurial lives.

TANGIBLE BUSINESS OUTCOMES

REAL COMMUNITY IMPACT

EPL has generated measurable commercial outcomes that extend far beyond cricket trophies. By uniting leaders under shared athletic pressure, our members have unlocked game-changing synergies across logistics, manufacturing, financial consulting, real estate, and digital infrastructure.

₹75 Cr+
Member Turnover
₹12 Cr+
Deals Initiated
25+
Industries
100%
Verified Founders
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR BRAND DESERVES A BIGGER PLAYING FIELD.

Connect your brand with an engaged community of 70+ entrepreneurs, business leaders and cricket enthusiasts. Explore headline sponsorship, on-ground branding, and digital reach with EPL.

LET'S PARTNER →
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