Madhav Kaushik Appointed Captain Of Noida Kings For UP T20 League 2026 Noida Kings have officially named experienced Uttar Pradesh batter Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the fourth edition of the UP T20 League, aiming to strengthen their position in the competitive tournament. The decision comes as the franchise prepares for the 2026 season, which will run from August 14 to September 6, featuring 34 matches across two major venues: the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Six teams will compete for the title, with Noida Kings seeking to build on their previous performances under Kaushik’s leadership. Kaushik, who previously played for the 2024 Meerut Mavericks, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His captaincy credentials were solidified during his tenure with the Mavericks, where he led the team to the 2024 title and reached the finals in 2025. This experience positions him as a natural leader for Noida Kings, a team looking to leverage his skills and strategic acumen in the high-paced T20 format. Kaushik’s individual performances in the UP T20 League have been consistently impressive. Since the tournament’s inception in 2023, he has accumulated 1,002 runs across three editions, establishing himself as one of the league’s most reliable batters. In the 2023 season, he scored 350 runs in 12 matches, averaging 61 with a strike rate of 146.99, including three half-centuries. His 2024 campaign saw him notch 366 runs at an even higher average of 61, with a strike rate of 146.99, further cementing his status as a key run-scorer. The 2025 season marked a slight dip in his T20 output, with Kaushik scoring 286 runs in 13 matches at an average of 31.78 and a strike rate of 139.51.#atal_bihari_vajpayee_ekana_cricket_stadium #madhav_kaushik #noida_kings #up_t20_league_2026 #green_park_stadium
Madhav Kaushik named Noida Kings captain for UP T20 League 2026 Noida Kings have officially appointed Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the fourth edition of the UP T20 League, set to begin on August 14. The experienced Uttar Pradesh batter, who joined the franchise from the 2024 Meerut Mavericks, brings a wealth of leadership and playing experience to the team. Kaushik’s appointment marks a strategic move for Noida Kings, who aim to compete strongly for the title in the upcoming season. Kaushik’s leadership credentials were solidified during his tenure with Meerut Mavericks, where he captained the team to the 2024 title and guided them to the final in 2025. According to a press release from Noida Kings, his deep understanding of the UP T20 League and domestic cricket will be critical as the franchise seeks to challenge for the championship. His ability to lead under pressure was evident in 2025, when he took charge of Meerut Mavericks in the absence of Rinku Singh, steering the team to a runners-up finish against Kashi Rudras. Kaushik’s performance in the UP T20 League has been consistently impressive since its inception in 2023. In the inaugural season, he scored 350 runs at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 146.99, including three half-centuries. His tally improved to 366 runs in 2024, maintaining his position as one of the league’s top run-scorers. In 2025, he accumulated 286 runs in 13 matches at an average of 31.78, with a strike rate of 139.51 and a highest score of 95 off 31 balls. Across the first three editions of the league, Kaushik has amassed 1,002 runs, establishing himself as one of the most reliable and productive batters in the competition. Beyond the T20 format, Kaushik is a key player for Uttar Pradesh in first-class cricket.#atal_bihari_vajpayee_ekana_cricket_stadium #madhav_kaushik #noida_kings #up_t20_league #meerut_mavericks
