India, Dec. 24 -- The 12th season of the Celebrity Cricket League has officially been announced, with 8 teams fighting it out for the title and a winner's kitty of Rs 50 lakh. Contrary to earlier plans, CCL Season 12 arrives on January 16, 2026 only and winds up on February 1, the shortest tournament yet, with each team playing 3 group stage matches only as against 4 each earlier. The top 4 teams proceed to the semi-final.

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There are a couple of changes this time around. The Kerala Strikers are back and the Chennai team has a new name; the Rhinos have been rechristened Chennai Kings. Apart from the schedule and fixtures, with group stage matches scheduled...