Himachal’s biggest cricket league Pro HPCL Season 3 began with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, graced by the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Anirudh Singh, as the Chief Guest. The Minister unveiled the Winner’s Trophy for Season 3 and officially launched the jerseys of all 20 participating teams.

In his address, Anirudh Singh praised the initiative, stating that Pro HPCL is a significant step toward transforming the passion for cricket among youth into real opportunities. He expressed that Pro HPCL would soon attract big players and national attention. Appreciating the new cricket ground being developed by Pro HPCL, he said that until now, Shimla lacked its own quality ground and people had to look towards other districts and states. With the state-of-the-art ground under construction, it will be a boon for Shimla and especially for the young cricketing talents of the region. He also assured full support from the government to the league.

Speaking on the occasion, Co-founder Ajay Thakur expressed his gratitude to all franchise owners and sponsors, stating that what was once just an idea a few years ago has now turned into Himachal’s biggest cricket league, and soon Pro HPCL will have its own ground too. He emphasized how collective efforts have made this journey possible.

Co-founder Veenu Diwan also thanked the Chief Guest, franchise owners, and sponsors for their continuous support and trust in the vision of Pro HPCL.

The event also witnessed electrifying performances by popular Himachali singers Poonam Sarmaik, Honey Negi, and AC Bhardwaj, adding to the festive spirit of the evening. Now, matches for Season 3 will officially begin from 29th April 2025 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula, starting from 6:00 AM onwards. All matches will be streamed live in high quality on YouTube.