New Delhi, May 13 -- A Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup and Asia Cup will be staged in India, marking the first global and continental tournaments played exclusively with tennis balls, according to a press release from the Tennis Cricket Association of India (TCAI).

The International Tennis Cricket Federation (ITCF) has recognised the rapid growth of tennis cricket balls in India through many tennis leagues.

According to a press release, ITCF liked the concept of the Dream League of India, which will run year-round. The Dream League of India not only features a franchise competition but also hosts Inter-Regional/Zonal championship Tournaments that keep players engaged year-round, and talent is continuously nurtured across regions.

Players...