Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) on Thursday announced the appointment of SJ Uplift to develop the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League. This association will be for a period of seven years, kickstarting the first season with six franchises.
SJ Uplift will lead the Jharkhand Premier League with full operational and commercial mandate, overseeing the league’s execution across all seasons. This includes building and scaling the franchise ecosystem, driving strategic commercial partnerships across sponsorship and media rights, and shaping the league’s brand and IP development.
SJ Uplift will also govern player acquisition frameworks, contractual structures, and the league’s overall competitive and operational integrity.
Pleased to appoint SJ Uplift: JSCA
“We are pleased to appoint SJ Uplift as we look to build a professionally structured T20 league for Jharkhand. Their expertise in executing franchise-led sports properties aligns with our vision to create a sustainable and well-organised cricket platform in the state,” said Ajay Nath Shahdeo, president, Jharkhand State Cricket Association.
“Being entrusted with this mandate by Jharkhand State Cricket Association is a significant step in our journey of building structured regional sports properties in India. Our focus will be on delivering a robust league framework with strong operational planning, franchise participation, and long-term sustainability,” said Sambhav Jain, founder and director, SJ Uplift.
SJ Uplift has conceptualised and executed multiple leagues and tournaments across India, including the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), and will continue to focus on enabling scalable, franchise-led sports IPs and regional sports ecosystems.
