Aksha Kamboj leads Tiigers of Kolkata in ISPL 2027 Season 4 auction as Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor eye second title
Inaugural champions head into auction with Season 3 Best Batter Saif Ali retained and title-winning Captain Cool, Prathamesh Pawar newly appointed coach.
*Mumbai, November 15:* Owned by Aksha Kamboj and Aspect Sports, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as co-owners, the inaugural champions Tiigers of Kolkata head into the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 4 auction with their sights on a second crown, having retained Season 3 Best Batter Saif Ali, also known as Sagar Ali, and newly appointed their first title-winning captain Prathamesh Pawar as coach.
The franchise will look to strengthen its squad around the retained batter, with Captain Cool Pawar overseeing preparations as the Tiigers aim to go one better than last season’s runners-up finish.
Sporting the Tiigers’ colours, Kamboj, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan reaffirmed their support for the team’s title ambitions, echoing the franchise’s identity, “Rooted in Legacy. Roaring with Pride.”
Reaching the final last season has sharpened our ambition for Season 4 – Aksha Kamboj
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*Speaking on the retention, Mrs. Aksha Kamboj, Group Chairperson & Managing Director, Aspect Global Ventures India Pvt. Ltd. said:
“Reaching the final last season has sharpened our ambition for Season 4. We want to challenge for the trophy again, and that requires clear decisions, disciplined preparation and a squad whose strengths complement one another.*
*“Retaining Saif and appointing Prathamesh as coach give us continuity and valuable experience. We head into the auction with specific roles to strengthen and a clear idea of the character we want in this team. Our responsibility is to give the players the support and confidence to perform consistently.”*
Ali provides an established presence in the batting line-up after scoring 225 runs in 11 matches and earning the Best Batter award in Season 3. The Bengal left-hander is also the ISPL’s all-time leading run-scorer, with 820 runs across three editions
About Tiigers of Kolkata
Tiigers of Kolkata represents Kolkata in the Indian Street Premier League. Owned by Aksha Kamboj and Aspect Sports, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as co-owners, the franchise won the inaugural ISPL title and finished runners-up in Season 3. Guided by its identity, “Rooted in Legacy. Roaring with Pride.”, the team combines championship ambition with a commitment to grassroots talent and Kolkata’s sporting spirit.
Who are the owners of Tiigers of Kolkata in ISPL?
Tiigers of Kolkata owned by Aksha Kamboj and Aspect Sports, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as co-owners,
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