Bhopal leopards

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium: As the excitement around the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) peaks, Bhopal Leopards, Chambal Ghariyals and Rewa Jaguars have announced their captains for the upcoming season. The Madhya Pradesh League will begin on June 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur, Gwalior.

The Bhopal Leopards have named Arshad Khan as their skipper. Arshad, a promising left-arm pacer, was initially picked by the Mumbai Indians in the 2022 IPL mega auction. After making an impact with five wickets in six matches in 2023, he was bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2024.

In the 2025 IPL mega auction, Gujarat Titans snapped him up, and he went on to play a crucial role as a frontline bowler in the season, striking at key moments. All in all, he picked 6 wickets in 9 matches. In domestic cricket, Arshad stood out in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking 3 wickets for just 5 runs against Meghalaya, further underlining his match-winning capabilities.