Under stadium lights and corporate jerseys, cricket is finding a new stage, not in stadiums filled with fans, but on grounds filled with professionals playing with purpose. As corporates increasingly invest in sports and employee wellness, leagues are rising across India with professional formats and social missions. Aligning with this momentum, Hyderabad is now gearing up for a first-of-its-kind corporate cricket championship built on the vision of ‘Play for a Cause’, supporting hearing-impaired children, empowering women, and strengthening rural sports.
At a ceremony held at the Tech Mahindra Auditorium, Hitech City, on Saturday, MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy unveiled the official poster of the Fourrise Premier League (FPL) Season 1, marking the formal debut of what is being positioned as Hyderabad’s biggest professionally run corporate cricket league. With 96 teams, 1,400+ corporate players and 100+ companies, the league blends sporting excellence with social contribution.
Founded and promoted by FOURRISE Sports LLP, FPL aims to build a transparent and professionally governed corporate cricket ecosystem across the Telugu States. The league leadership, headed by Nangi Devendar Reddy, Chairman and Founder, and Dr. Sriprakash Vinnakota, Founder and President, highlighted FPL’s commitment to professionalism, fair play and meaningful community impact. The league also draws strategic guidance from former India cricketer and ex-Chief Selector MSK Prasad, who joins as Chief Advisor.
Key Tournament Details:
Duration: 24 January to 26 April 2026
Format: 96 teams → League Stage → Top 16 → Knockouts → Semis → 3rd Place → Final
Prize Pool: Winner Rs 2,00,000 | Runner-Up Rs 1,00,000 | 3rd Rs 75,000 | 4th Rs 50,000
The launch saw participation from senior corporate leaders, advisory members and sports administrators from organizations including IKON, Y-Axis, QualiZeal, Freight Child Foundation and the Hyderabad Security Council, lending credibility and institutional backing to the initiative.
Beyond the competition, FPL offers players a structured cricketing experience with certified umpires, live scoring, official jerseys, physio support, refreshments, trophies, medals, live streaming, and guaranteed matches, strengthening both athletic value and corporate pride.
The initiative’s social pillar is enabled through its NGO partner Maurya Foundation, with support from Microcare ENT Super Speciality Hospital and Bharath Pravasi, while YELDAM serves as Food Partner and Mayura Foundation supports community outreach.
With its combination of professional cricketing standards, corporate participation, and purposeful social contribution, Fourrise Premier League Season 1 is positioned to redefine the future of corporate sports in the Telugu States.
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