Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor will headline the opening ceremony of UPL 2026 in Dehradun on September 21. The ceremony will feature performances by Uttarakhand artistes, following two women’s matches, with the men’s competition beginning on September 22
Former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma believes the inaugural Dehradun T20 League will accelerate the growth of young cricketers in Uttarakhand. The six-team tournament, featuring 18 matches, aims to provide emerging players with exposure, professional standards and opportunities to perform under pressure