Times News NetworkKanpur: With the fourth edition of the UP T20 League set to begin on August 14, league chairman Sanjay Kapoor on Monday met Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and UP Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana and invited them to the inaugural ceremony in Lucknow.The league, to be jointly hosted by Lucknow and Kanpur, will open at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on August 14. The inaugural ceremony will begin at 6 pm, ahead of the opening clash between defending champions Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks.The opening ceremony will also feature performances by singers Jasmine Sandlas and Shankar Mahadevan.Speaking to TOI, Kapoor said preparations for the tournament are progressing smoothly and responsibilities have been assigned to capable and experienced persons through various sub-committees.“Everything is progressing smoothly and preparations are being completed well in time,” Kapoor said, adding that tickets for the league are witnessing strong demand. He expressed confidence that the fourth edition would be a grand success.All six participating teams are scheduled to assemble in Lucknow on August 12, two days before the tournament gets underway
