Key Synergies and Benefits of the Affiliation

• National Backbone: VCI becomes the primary conduit for identifying, nurturing, and promoting veteran cricketing talent from across India for international representation under VPCI.
• Zonal Pipeline to International Format: VCI’s zonal tournaments and league structure will now directly feed into the VPCI talent pool, ensuring a consistent pipeline of seasoned athletes for international tours and marquee tournaments.
• Unified Governance: The affiliation enables standardized rules, policies, and code of conduct, ensuring professionalism, transparency, and consistency across tournaments and formats.
• Stronger Brand & Sponsorship Opportunities: With VCI’s established domestic presence and VPCI’s global vision, the combined entity offers enhanced visibility to brands, sponsors, and partners seeking to engage with the 40+ sports community.
• Holistic Player Development: Together, VPCI and VCI will launch joint training camps, mentorship programs, wellness initiatives, and career transition support for veteran cricketers, on and off the field.
• Event Expansion: This association opens doors to expanded zonal, national, and international tournaments including Bi-Nation and Tri-Nation series, hosted under unified banners, creating richer playing opportunities for veterans.