Cuttack, Sept. 18 -- The Odisha Pro T20 League, organised by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), got underway at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the league would serve as a platform to identify and nurture young cricketing talent from the state.

"The league aims to nurture and bring forth new talent from Odisha, reinforcing the government's commitment to developing sports infrastructure and opportunities," Majhi said.

The League features six teams and 18 matches, with former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Debashish Mohanty serving as ambassadors.

Pathan lauded the Odisha Pro T20 League being organized by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA). He believes the tournament can be a steppi...