Ujjain Falcons, one of three new franchises added to the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) T20 2026, have kicked off their debut campaign preparations with intensive training sessions this week, signalling their intent to be a serious contender from day one. The squad assembled at their training base ahead of their opening fixture, bringing together domestic talent and rising IPL names under a unified banner.

A Franchise Built on Fresh Ambition

The Falcons enter the MPL as one of the most eagerly watched new additions to the league, combining youthful energy with a clear competitive mandate. Promoter Vinayak Kalani set the tone for the campaign with an unambiguous declaration of purpose.

'We are extremely excited to begin this journey with Ujjain Falcons in MPL 2026. This is a new franchise with new energy, fresh ideas and tremendous passion for cricket. The players have started practicing and there is great enthusiasm within the camp. We have assembled a balanced squad filled with talented youngsters and match-winners. Our goal is very clear, we are here to win MPL 2026 and make the people of Ujjain and Indore proud,' Kalani said.

Madhav Tiwari the Key Attraction

Fast-bowling all-rounder Madhav Tiwari, fresh from an impressive stint with Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is set to join the squad in the coming days and is expected to be the Falcons' standout performer. Tiwari has drawn widespread attention for his fearless approach and match-winning ability, and his presence is likely to lift the team's competitive ceiling considerably. This is the first time a player of his IPL pedigree has represented the Ujjain franchise.

Coaching Setup and Support Staff

The team will be guided by former Madhya Pradesh cricketer Sunil Dholpure, whose deep familiarity with the state's cricketing ecosystem is seen as a strategic advantage. Dholpure's appointment reflects the franchise's intent to root its cricketing identity in local knowledge while reaching for broader ambitions.

Full Squad and Opening Fixture

The Ujjain Falcons squad comprises Madhav Tiwari, Aryan Pandey, Chanchal Rathore, Adheer Pratap Singh, Yash Dubey, Soham Patwardhan, Shubham Kushwah, Masoom Raza Kaif, Ojaswa Yadav, Gajendra Goswami, Aayush Mankar, Ankur Singh Chauhan, Rishi Miglani, Harshvardhan Hardia, Naveen Nagle, Vishesh Mudgal, and Darshan Rathore. The Falcons open their MPL T20 2026 campaign against Gwalior Cheetahs on 3 June at the iconic Holkar Stadium in Indore — a venue that regularly draws passionate Madhya Pradesh cricket fans and will serve as a fitting stage for the franchise's first competitive outing.

With preparations in full swing and a clear title ambition stated publicly, all eyes will be on whether the Falcons can translate that energy into results when the tournament gets underway.