Published: Aug 09, 2017, 05:03 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 09, 2017, 03:57 PM (IST)
After success of Tamil Nadu Premier League in 2016 it is back with much more glitz and glamour in 2017. The 2017 edition was kicked off after TNCA member N Srinivasan launched a new trophy for this season during a felicitation ceremony for the Tamil Nadu players. Much like the Indian Premier League, TNPL also had an auction, that took place on June 23. Coaches, players and stuff member went from one team to another much to the jubilation of their respective fans. A lot of former players are associated with various teams in the TNPL this year. The tournament will start from June 22 and go on till August 21. The matches will take place across Chennai, Tirunelveli and Dindigul.
Former South Africa cricketer Lance Klusener will coach Lyca Kovai Kings, while his teammate Jonty Rhodes will join Ruby Kanchi Warriors as mentor. Ruby Kanchi Warriors coach is former India paceman Tinu Yohannan. Another legend of the game, Muttiah Muralitharan will act as a mentor for the VB Thiruvallur Veerans franchise. Defending champions too have former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji as their bowling coach. Seasoned T20 coach across the world, Robin Singh will head Karaikudi Kaalai.
| No. | Date | Time (IST) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue |
|
1 |
July 22 |
7.30 pm | Albert Tuti Patriots | Dindigul Dragons | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
2 |
July 23 |
7.30 pm | LYCA Kovai Kings | Karaikudi Kaalai | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
3 |
July 24 |
7.30 pm | Chepauk Super Gillies | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
4 |
July 25 |
7.30 pm | Madurai Super Giant | Dindigul Dragons | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
5 |
July 26 |
7.30 pm | Ruby Trichy Warriors | Albert Tuti Patriots | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
6 |
July 27 |
7.30 pm | Madurai Super Giant | Karaikudi Kaalai | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
7 |
July 28 |
7.30 pm | Dindigul Dragons | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
8 |
July 29 |
7.30 pm | Chepauk Super Gillies | LYCA Kovai Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
9 |
July 30 |
3.30 pm | Karaikudi Kaalai | Albert Tuti Patriots | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
10 |
July 30 |
7.30 pm | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | Ruby Trichy Warriors | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
11 |
July 31 |
7.30 pm | LYCA Kovai Kings | Dindigul Dragons | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
12 |
August 1 |
7.30 pm | Chepauk Super Gillies | Albert Tuti Patriots | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
13 |
August 2 |
3.30 pm | Karaikudi Kaalai | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
14 |
August 2 |
7.30 pm | Ruby Trichy Warriors | Madurai Super Giant | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
15 |
August 3 |
7.30 pm | Albert Tuti Patriots | LYCA Kovai Kings | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
16 |
August 4 |
7.30 pm | Karaikudi Kaalai | Chepauk Super Gillies | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
17 |
August 5 |
3.30 pm | Dindigul Dragons | Ruby Trichy Warriors | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
18 |
August 5 |
7.30 pm | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | Albert Tuti Patriots | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
19 |
August 6 |
7.30 pm | Madurai Super Giant | Chepauk Super Gillies | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
20 |
August 7 |
7.30 pm | Dindigul Dragons | Karaikudi Kaalai | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
21 |
August 8 |
7.30 pm | Madurai Super Giant | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli |
|
22 |
August 9 |
7.30 pm | Chepauk Super Gillies | Ruby Trichy Warriors | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
23 |
August 10 |
7.30 pm | LYCA Kovai Kings | Madurai Super Giant | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
24 |
August 11 |
7.30 pm | Karaikudi Kaalai | Ruby Trichy Warriors | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
25 |
August 12 |
7.30 pm | VB Thiruvallur Veerans | LYCA Kovai Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
26 |
August 13 |
3.30 pm | Albert Tuti Patriots | Madurai Super Giant | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
27 |
August 13 |
7.30 pm | Dindigul Dragons | Chepauk Super Gillies | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
|
28 |
August 14 |
7.30 pm | Ruby Trichy Warriors | LYCA Kovai Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
29 |
August 15 |
7.30 pm | Qualifier 1 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | |
|
30 |
August 16 |
7.30 pm | Eliminator | NPR College Ground, Dindigul | |
|
31 |
August 18 |
7.30 pm | Qualifier 2 | ICL Ground, Tirunelveli | |
|
32 |
August 20 TRENDING NOW |
7.30 pm | Final | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Chepauk Super Gillies will be coached by former India ODI specialist Hemang Badani, while Madurai Super Giant will be taken care by S Vidyut. Dindigul Dragons will be managed by M Venkataramana.
