Sanatan Cricket League
| Founded | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organising body | Sanatan Nyas Foundation |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country | India |
| Venue | Noida Cricket Stadium |
| Most recent champion | Raghava Riders (2025) |
The Sanatan Cricket League (SCL), also referred to as the Sanatani Cricket League, is a charity-based cricket tournament in India that blends sports with the cultural and spiritual principles of Sanātana Dharma.[1][2]
Founded to promote social welfare and spiritual unity, the league involves teams led by well-known Hindu spiritual leaders. The primary purpose of the tournament is to raise funds for disaster relief, especially for families affected by floods in northern Indian states such as Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.[3] The inaugural edition was held in 2025.[4]
Background
The league was founded by the Sanatan Nyas Foundation,[5] under the patronage of spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur.[6][7][8] It was conceptualized as a medium to inspire youth engagement, encourage compassion, and emphasize that spirituality extends beyond rituals into active community service. Donations collected during the event are used to provide essentials such as food, clothing, and emergency supplies to disaster-hit regions.[9]
Teams
The league features four teams, each named after devotional or cultural themes and led by a spiritual gurus:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Vrindavan Warriors | Devkinandan Thakur[10] |
| Bajrang Blasters | Dhirendra Krishna Shastri[11] |
| Radhey Royals | Indresh Upadhyay |
| Raghava Riders | Chinmayanand Bapu |
2025 Edition
The first edition of the Sanatan Cricket League took place on 18 October 2025 at the Noida Cricket Stadium,[2] Uttar Pradesh, beginning at 9:00 AM IST.[12][10] Entry for spectators was free, with voluntary donations encouraged for relief initiatives.
Key matches included:
| Match | Team 1 | Team 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radhey Royals vs. Raghava Riders | Radhey Royals | Raghava Riders | Raghava Riders won |
| Final: Vrindavan Warriors vs. Raghava Riders | Vrindavan Warriors | Raghava Riders | Raghava Riders won (Champions) |
The tournament was broadcast live on Zee News[13] and streamed on YouTube and Facebook platforms.[11][14]
See also
References
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- ^ a b "'रन' भूमि में धर्म धुरंधर : नोएडा में सनातनी क्रिकेट लीग में आमने-सामने बाबा; यहां देखें LIVE". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 2025-10-18. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/sanatani-cricket-league-to-be-held-in-delhi-dhirendra-krishna-shastri-to-participate-says-report-13612794.html
- ^ "Sanatan Nyas Foundation will organize a cricket match. | सनातन न्यास फाउंडेशन क्रिकेट मैच कराएगा: देवकी नंदन महाराज- धीरेंद्र शास्त्री चौके छक्के लगाते दिखेंगे, आपदा से प्रभावित लोगों की करेंगे मदद - Mathura News | Dainik Bhaskar".
- ^ "'Sanatan Cricket League' to Blend Faith, Service, and Sport for Flood Victims". english.hindusthansamachar.in. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ ahlawat, sachin. "दिल्ली में 18 अक्टूबर से शुरू होगी सनातन क्रिकेट लीग, देवकी नंदन ठाकुर ने की घोषणा". News24 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "अब चौके-छक्के लगाएंगे धीरेंद्र शास्त्री और देवकीनंदन ठाकुर! शुरू हो रही सनातन क्रिकेट लीग, क्या है इसका मकसद". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully (2025-10-18). "Zee News telecasts Sanatan Cricket League, where devotion turns into service". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
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- ^ a b सारस्वत, अनिल (2025-10-13). "देवकीनंदन ठाकुर, धीरेंद्र शास्त्री लगाएंगे चौके-छक्के, जानें कब और कहां होगी सनातन क्रिकेट लीग?". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b "Zee News to telecast 'Sanatan Cricket League', IBW News: English News, Breaking News in English, ताज़ा हिदी समाचार". Indian Broadcasting World. 2025-10-18. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (2025-10-13). "Mathura: कथा छोड़ चौके-छक्के लगाते दिखेंगे धीरेंद्र शास्त्री और देवकीनंदन, ये होंगे टीमों के नाम". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-10-18.
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