The eighth edition of the TNPL is scheduled to kick off from July 5 to August 4, 2024 spanning across five different regional cities of Tamil Nadu. Featuring a total of 8 teams, this year edition includes Salem Spartans, Dindigul Dragons, Chepauk Super Gillies, Lyca Kovai Kings, Siechem Madurai Panthers, Nellai Royal Kings, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, and the Trichy Grand Cholas.
Organized and managed by the Shriram Capitals, the TNPL aims to bring on the local talents to a platform which can open them a new door to the cricket world providing them with invaluable exposure and recognition. This edition promises fierce competition as each team, filled with young and budding talents, aims to make their mark. Keep an eye on Dindigul Dragons, a team poised to shine brightly in TNPL 2024.
Featuring a squad of 17 players that has players from experienced to novice talents.Dindigul Dragons represents a captivating fusion of young prospects and established IPL stalwarts. Notably, the team features celebrated players such as Ravichandran Ashwin and Varun Chakaravarthy, whose performances on the IPL stage have consistently dazzled fans and bolstered team success. To complement this, star bowlers like Bhupati Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy never seize any opportunity to maintain the perfect game balance and talent.
Dindigul Dragons Team Squad
Name | Age | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Position |
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K Aashiq | 23y | Left-handed batting | – | Batsman |
K Om Nitin | 18y | Right-handed | – | Batsman |
Baba Indrajith | 29y | Right-handed | Legbreak googly | Top order batsman |
Vimal Khumar | 21y | Left-handed batting | – | Top order batsman |
Affan Khader | 28y | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | All rounder |
Ravi Ashwin | 37y | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | Bowling all-rounder |
Shivam Singh | 28y | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | All rounder |
G Kishore | 24y | Right-handed | Right arm medium fast | Bowler |
Varun Chakravarthy | 32y | Right-handed | Legbreak googly | Bowler |
Rocky Bhaskar | 31y | Right-handed | Legbreak googly | Bowler |
Sandeep Warrier | 33y | Right-handed | Right arm medium fast | Bowler |
Suboth Bhati | 33y | Right-handed | Right arm medium fast | Bowler |
Rohan Raju | 27y | Right-handed | Right arm medium fast | – |
VP Diran | – | – | – | – |
Bhupati Kumar | 21y | Left-handed batting | – | – |
P Vignesh | 19y | Left-handed batting | Left arm spin | – |
Sharat Kumar | 32y | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | – |
TNPL 2024: Dindigul Dragons Match Schedule
Match Number | Date | Time (Local) | Venue | Opponents |
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2nd Match | Sat, 06 Jul 2024 | 3:15 PM | Salem, SCF Cricket Ground | Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas |
6th Match | Mon, 08 Jul 2024 | 7:15 PM | Salem, SCF Cricket Ground | Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans |
13th Match | Sun, 14 Jul 2024 | 7:15 PM | Coimbatore, SNR College Cricket Ground | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons |
16th Match | Wed, 17 Jul 2024 | 7:15 PM | Coimbatore, SNR College Cricket Ground | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons |
19th Match | Sun, 21 Jul 2024 | 3:15 PM | Tirunelveli, Indian Cement Company Ground | Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings |
24th Match | Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | 7:15 PM | Dindigul, NPR College Ground | Dindigul Dragons vs Siechem Madurai Panthers |
28th Match | Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | 7:15 PM | Dindigul, NPR College Ground | Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons |
The team combines seasoned veterans with rising stars, blending experience and youthful energy essential for championship aspirations. Their mix of seasoned expertise and emerging talent distinguishes them in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.
With a total of 7 league matches in the tournament the Dragons would be looking high to aim for this year’s title in their name, taking home a trophy after being the runner ups for the two consecutive seasons of 2018 and 2019.