The LLM Podcast

August 04, 2026
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Abhinav Ennazhiyil

Six Franchises Finalise Squads in Draft for September-October Tournament

Franchises Complete Squad Building

Six franchises have finalised their squads for an upcoming tournament following a draft process that saw teams complete their roster selections. The tournament is scheduled to be held from September 29 to October 4, providing a tight window for what promises to be an intense and action-packed competition.

The draft is a critical component of the franchise tournament model, allowing teams to balance their squads with a mix of star players and domestic talent. With all six franchises now having locked in their squads, attention will shift to team strategies, player availability and early predictions about which sides have assembled the most formidable line-ups.

The September 29 to October 4 window places the tournament in a busy period of the cricket calendar, and it will be interesting to see how the franchises manage player workloads and navigate the compressed schedule.

Sources: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/latest-news