Tendulkar guided us through operational challenges of a new venue: ISPL's Dipak Chauhan

SURAT: (Feb 7) The expert guidance of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar eased the operational hazards when the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) moved to Surat during the Season 3, reckoned Dipak Chauhan, its President of Operations.

After successfully conducting Season 2 in Thane, Maharashtra, the ISPL organisers moved to Surat for the next season after extensive study about the city and the stadium -- the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium here.

“Surat is a true sports-loving city. The fans' response was unexpected. But I would like to take Sachin sir's name first as he told us to try Surat. When the Season 2 was coming to an end in February (2025), Sachin sir told us to try Surat because he had played here,” Chauhan told PTI videos.