CMS Kanpur Road Campus pioneered the idea of a School IPL. The phenomenal success of the six previous editions of this sports gala and the increasing participation from countries worldwide have transformed this global platform into a vehicle of empowerment by the promotion of healthy competition and a cradle for nurturing future international stars of cricket.

At CMS, all activities are oriented towards the promotion of universal brotherhood, peace, harmony and unity. International Sport is transcendental in its significance. It enables one to cultivate an unprejudiced vision of coexistence, accommodation and mutual respect.

The 7^th ISCL-2025, which is going to be organised from 13^th to 19^th December, 2025, will certainly sow the seeds of courage, discipline, tolerance cohesion, team spirit, empathy, resilience, self-esteem, prudence, self-restraint and perseverance in the tender hearts of our youngsters so that they can become better human beings and face future challenges determinedly, efficiently and rationally.

ISPL is a platform that has given wings to many a cricketing dream. Our alumnus Yuvraj Singh debuted in first-class cricket by representing the Indian Railways in the Ranji Trophy tournament, 2023. Another alumnus, Vipul Krishna, represented the state of Bihar in the Ranji Trophy tournament, 2023.

I would like to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of Mr Rajeev Shukla, Vice-President BCCI, Former Minister, Government of India and Member, Congress Working Committee of IPL, to the tournament. I would also like to thank Mr Nayan Mongia, Former Indian Test Cricketer and Cricket Coach, for his inspiring presence at ISC 2023 and a galaxy of eminent sportspersons who have supported this endeavour.

I feel privileged to invite you to be a part of this iconic cricketing extravaganza, the seventh edition of the ISCL-2025, which aims at promoting excellence in sports and connecting hearts by fostering intercultural exchanges, mutual understanding, goodwill, and bonhomie in today’s interconnected world.

I am sure that this tournament will be a celebration of talent and our rendezvous with excellence, expertise and exemplary sportsmanship.