Our club
About the
Panthers
A championship-winning franchise carrying Madurai's fearless cricketing spirit onto the TNPL stage.
The franchise
Madurai's team.
Madurai's pride.
Madurai Panthers is one of eight city-based franchises competing in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. The state's premier men's Twenty20 competition is organised annually by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.
Champions in 2018, the Panthers etched their name into league history with a title-winning campaign that captured the imagination of supporters across Tamil Nadu. The franchise has also helped provide a pathway for talent to reach the highest levels of the game.
Official team anthem
Madurai Panthers full anthem
Team leadership
KB Arun KarthickHead Coach
A TNPL icon and the leading run-scorer in Madurai Panthers' historic 2018 championship campaign, KB Arun Karthick returns home as Head Coach.
An experienced player and fielding coach, he brings tactical knowledge, leadership and a deep understanding of what it means to represent Madurai.
Our greatest night
2018
Champions
A united squad, a fearless campaign and a trophy brought home to Madurai. The 2018 title remains a defining chapter in Panthers history and the standard that drives every new season.
Club leadership
PalaniCEO
Leading the Madurai Panthers organisation with a clear vision for performance, sustainable growth and a stronger connection with supporters and partners.
Our home
About Madurai
Madurai, the third-largest city in Tamil Nadu, sits gracefully on the banks of the River Vaigai. A major settlement for over two millennia, it stands among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Fondly called Thoonga Nagaram - the city that never sleeps - Madurai is a thriving cultural and tourism hub, welcoming visitors to its iconic temples, bustling streets and living heritage.
