{$safeTeam} Has Been Shortlisted | Corporate World Cup™

Launch Highlights • 20 September 2026

The Corporate World Cup™ Mega Launch

On 20 September 2026, the Corporate World Cup™ was officially launched in Gurugram with Global Brand Ambassador Sanath Jayasuriya, leaders, partners and corporate cricket teams.

Corporate World Cup mega launch on 20 September 2026, with panel discussion and team jersey presentation

192

Teams

Cities

864

Matches

July 2027

National Finale

24-city pre-qualification: Nov 2026 – Jun 2027 → Corporate World Cup™: July 2027

The Opportunity Of A Generation

🛡️

AXA XL Has
Won Matches.

👥

AXA XL Has
Built Teams.

🏅

AXA XL Has
Created Memories.

Now AXA XL has the opportunity to compete for something
no corporate team has ever won.

The Inaugural
Corporate World Cup™
Championship

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Only 2 teams from Gurugram will qualify for the National Finals ecosystem.

PCL Season 11 Closing Ceremony

Chris Gayle Presence Added Authenticity To The Corporate Champions Celebration

#TheUniverseBoss Chris Gayle joined the PCL Season 11 Closing Ceremony to celebrate corporate champions, adding global sporting recognition and further strengthening the credibility, prestige, and legacy of the Pro Corporate League ecosystem. 🏆

Chris Gayle at PCL Season 11 Closing Ceremony

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Celebrity Trust & Corporate Credibility

15 Years Of Building Corporate Teams Beyond The Workplace

Pro Corporate League has engaged 500+ corporate teams and worked alongside global cricket personalities to create one of India's most visible corporate cricket ecosystems.

15 years of Pro Corporate League legacy with cricket legends and trusted partners

500-plus corporate teams and 15-plus years of corporate cricket participation

A credibility-led ecosystem supported by cricket legends, corporate leaders and national-level corporate sporting stories.

Broadcast Visibility

PCL On Sony LIV

Pro Corporate League's Eleven 11 highlight property has been showcased through the Sony LIV ecosystem, adding broadcast credibility and visibility to participating corporate teams.

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⬤ Jan–Feb 2026 • BCCI Initiative • WPLT20 Authenticity

National cricket credibility,
now connected to PCL's corporate cricket ecosystem.

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Cities activated

13K+

Registration footprint

7.5K+

On-ground participation

Day execution window

Secure Your Spot

Confirm your participation and become part of the most prestigious corporate cricket journey ever. Let’s build history together.

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Only 8 Teams Per City • Only 1 Team Per Sector

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Corporate World Cup™ Ecosystem

15+ Years Building Corporate Cricket • 500+ Corporate Teams • 3000+ Matches Conducted

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© 2026 Pro Corporate League. This communication is an official Corporate World Cup™ invitation for AXA XL.

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PRO CORPORATE LEAGUE • 15 YEARS OF LEGACY

THE WORLD’S FIRST

CORPORATE CRICKET WORLD CUP

TEAM INVITATION 2026

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PCL CORPORATE TEAM

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AI TEAM SCORES

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