The Indore Pink Panthers have announced their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, featuring all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, whose strong batting performance in the current IPL season is expected to enhance the team's batting strength.
Sandeep Jain, Director of Indore Pink Panthers, owned by Moira Group, expressed confidence in the team selection, stating, “We have assembled a squad that strikes the right balance between experienced players and exciting young talent. There is a lot of energy and confidence in the group, and we are looking forward to playing a positive brand of cricket this season. The MPL has emerged as a major platform for players to showcase their abilities. The tournament has also played an important role in discovering new talent from across Madhya Pradesh.”
Indore Pink Panthers will begin the tournament against Bhopal Leopards in the evening fixture on June 4 at Holkar Stadium.
The Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup 2026 is set to commence on June 3 with the match between Gwalior Cheetahs and Ujjain Falcons at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
This edition will be the largest to date, featuring 10 men’s teams and five women’s franchises. Three new men’s franchises - Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles - will join defending champions Bhopal Leopards, along with Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, and Rewa Jaguars.
The women’s competition has also expanded with the inclusion of Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles. These teams will compete alongside Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals in the five-team tournament.
Indore Pink Panthers squad consists of Venkatesh Iyer, Aayaam Verma, Akash Rajawat, Anvesh Chawla, Atharv Joshi, Karan Tahliyani, Lucky Mishra, Mehfooz Patel, Roshan Kewat, Saransh Bhargava, Saransh Surana, Shivam Shukla, Shubham Rathore, Siddharth Patidar, Sidhant Agravwal, and Vishnu Bhardwaj.