Chennai Singams Appoint New Leadership for ISPL Season 3

The Chennai Singams have appointed Ankur Singh as Captain and Ketan Mhatre as Vice-Captain for ISPL Season 3. During a New Year Fan Meet & Greet in Mumbai, the franchise also announced a reward system for outstanding players, including ₹1,00,000 for the 'Man of the Match' and ₹50,000 for the Impact Player. The team is gearing up to face the Kolkata Tiigers on January 10, 2026, marking the start of an exciting season. Fans had the opportunity to meet the squad and engage in various activities during the event, highlighting the strong connection between the team and its supporters.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 1, 2026, 23:53 IST

Leadership Announcement

The Chennai Singams have officially named Ankur Singh as their Captain and Ketan Mhatre as Vice-Captain for the upcoming third season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).

Awards for Performance

In an exciting development, the franchise has introduced a reward system that includes a ₹1,00,000 prize for the 'Man of the Match' and ₹50,000 for the Impact Player of the Match during each victory.

New Year Fan Meet and Greet

These announcements were made at a New Year Fan Meet & Greet event held in Mumbai on January 1. The Chennai Singams family gathered to celebrate the new year with their supporters, as detailed in a press release from ISPL. The venue was filled with enthusiasm as fans interacted with the team, participated in fun activities, and met the players. Notable attendees included Co-Owners Rajdip Gupta and Sandip Gupta, CEO Rahuul Patil, Chief Mentor Deepak Shinde, Head Coach Chandrakant Shinde, Assistant Head Coach Nilesh Pardeshi, and Strategist Ashishkumar Jaiswal.

Key Players in Attendance

Several key players were present at the event, including Ketan Mhatre, Jagannath Sarkar, Krishna Satpute, Ankur Singh, Anurag Sarshar, and others such as Sarfaraz Khan, Rajesh Sorte, Mohammed Nadeem, Ashish Pal, Aryan Kharkar, Aman Yadav, Dheeraj Singh, Nagesh Wadekar, Sambhaji Patil, Ankit Yadav, Moyoddin Shaikh, Sunil Kumar, and Ganesh Shillikyatar.

Co-Owner's Remarks on Team Spirit

During the Fan Meet and Greet, Co-Owner Rajdip Gupta expressed his thoughts on the new leadership and the Impact Player initiative, stating, "A team is defined by its players and fans, and we are thrilled to start the new year with both. We have built a strong squad this season and are excited to announce Ankur Singh as Captain and Ketan Mhatre as Vice-Captain. In our winning matches, the Man of the Match will receive ₹1,00,000, while the Impact Player of the Match will earn ₹50,000, not merely as a reward but as a source of motivation."

Upcoming ISPL Season 3 Match

The Chennai Singams are set to kick off their ISPL Season 3 journey against the Kolkata Tiigers on January 10, 2026, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.