{
  "id": 20212961,
  "title": "Tiigers Of Kolkata Strengthen Bid For Second ISPL Crown With Rajat Mundhe, Krushna Gawali Signings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/tiigers-of-kolkata-strengthen-bid-for-second-ispl-crown-with-rajat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T18:45:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/tiigers-of-kolkata-strengthen-bid-for-second-ispl-crown-with-rajat-mundhe-krushna-gawali-signings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, November 15 - The Kolkata Tigers have bolstered their batting lineup ahead of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 4 by signing Rajat Mundhe and Krushna Gawali. Both players were acquired during the ongoing auction, with Mundhe costing ₹15.05 lakh and Gawali for ₹14.75 lakh. The move comes as the inaugural champions aim to secure their second ISPL crown, following their second-place finish in Season 3. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are co-owners of the franchise, with Saif Ali retaining his position as the team's all-time leading run-scorer and last season's Best Batter. Prathamesh Pawar, the inaugural title-winning captain, has been appointed as the team's coach. Aksha Kamboj, the Group Chairperson & Managing Director of Aspect Global Ventures India Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the importance of clear decisions, disciplined preparation, and a complementary squad. The signing of Mundhe and Gawali strengthens Kolkata Tigers' batting lineup, providing them with a solid foundation as they aim for a second ISPL title.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, November 15: Tiigers of Kolkata secured Rajat Mundhe for ₹15.05 lakh and Krushna Gawali for ₹14.75 lakh at the ongoing Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 4 auction, strengthening their batting line-up as they target a second title. Under-19 underdog Amay Jitendra Lad was among seven players acquired by the inaugural champions, taking their squad to eight alongside retained batter…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kolkata Tigers sign Rajat Mundhe and Krushna Gawali",
    "Mundhe and Gawali acquired during ISPL auction",
    "Tigers aim for second ISPL crown"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}