Rajasthan Premier League Starts in Jodhpur | 28 Aug 2023

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On August 27, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched the Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) organized by the Rajasthan Cricket Association at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur.

Key Points:

• On this occasion, Governor Kalraj Mishra, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot unveiled the Rajasthan Premier League trophy.
• Addressing the launch ceremony, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Rajasthan Premier League is a historic step in the field of sports. Through RPL, talented cricketers from all over the state will get a suitable platform to showcase their talent.
• The Chief Minister honored the brand ambassador of RPL and former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev by presenting him a momento.
• Singer Ravindra Upadhyay sang the theme anthem of RPL along with the captains of all the six teams in the ground.