The Future of Tennis Cricket Has a Name

E11 Bash, a newly introduced league for tennis cricket, is being positioned as an effort to bring organization and continuity to a sport that is widely played across India but largely remains informal.

The league follows a franchise-based and season-driven format, with city teams, player trials and scheduled matches. Tennis cricket, commonly played with a tennis ball in local grounds and open spaces, has traditionally depended on short-term tournaments without a long-term competitive structure.

According to the founders of the league, E11 Bash has been designed to provide players with a more predictable and transparent pathway.

“Tennis cricket has always had participation, but not enough structure,” a founder of E11 Bash said. “The idea is to create a system where players know when they are playing, what they are playing for, and how they can progress.”

The league is aligned with the Tennis Cricket Association of India (TCAI) and the World Tennis Cricket Federation (WTCF), bodies involved in regulating and developing tennis cricket at the national and international levels.

People associated with the development of the sport say such alignment is important for standardizing rules and ensuring that leagues operate within a broader framework rather than in isolation.

“One of the long-standing issues with tennis cricket has been the absence of continuity,” said a senior official associated with the sport’s administration. “Leagues like E11 Bash can help create regular competition instead of one-off events.”

What Sports Figures Are Saying

Several current and former players familiar with tennis cricket formats have also taken note of the league’s approach. While stopping short of comparisons with established professional leagues, they point to the importance of consistency and visibility.

“Most tennis cricket players play multiple tournaments, but there is no central platform,” said a former domestic-level cricketer who has followed the format closely. “If this league runs season after season, that itself is a big change.”

Others note that tennis cricket reflects how a large section of India engages with the game.

“This is the version of cricket most people grow up playing,” said a local league coach. “Giving it some structure without changing its nature is important.”

Looking Ahead

With trials and league operations expected to roll out in phases, E11 Bash is being watched as part of a wider attempt to organize non-traditional sports formats in India. Observers say its progress will depend on execution, consistency, and the ability to retain player and audience interest over multiple seasons.

For now, the league marks a step toward formalizing a sport that has long existed outside organized systems.