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Kashi Rudras Gear Up for Uttar Pradesh T20 League
Kashi Rudras, the defending champions of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, will commence their training camp at JK Loco Cricket Stadium from August 1 to August 11. This 11-day preparation is crucial as the team aims to defend their title in the upcoming fourth edition of the tournament.
Owned by Yan Consultancy, Kashi Rudras are one of the league’s most successful franchises, having won the inaugural championship in Kanpur and reclaiming the title in the third edition at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow last year. The upcoming season will see matches held in both Lucknow and Kanpur, starting in the state capital and concluding in Kanpur.
Players selected through the recent mini auction, along with retained members of the squad, will attend the pre-season camp, according to team sources. The sessions will be conducted under the supervision of chief coach Dhruv Singh , with Obaid Kamal serving as batting and bowling coach and Javed Anwar overseeing fielding drills.
The camp is expected to focus on fitness, match simulation, skill development and team combinations as the franchise aims to retain its title. The launch marked the formal beginning of the team’s campaign and celebrated the spiritual heritage of Varanasi while highlighting the franchise’s strong bond with its supporters. Meanwhile, Kashi Rudras officially unveiled their jersey for the upcoming season at a press conference in Varanasi on Friday.