The former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir recently confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming second edition of Legends League Cricket. He also went on to sent out an official statement regarding his participation in the star-studden tournament.
Gautam Gambhir issues a statement
“I am glad to share that I have committed to take part in the upcoming Legends League Cricket from September 17th onwards. I am excited in anticipation of being on a cricket field once again. It will be a privilege and an honour to rub shoulders once again with the glitterati of world cricket,” said Gambhir in an official release.
Raman Raheja, Co-Founder and CEO, Legends League Cricket said, “Who will ever forget Gautam’s match, winning 97 runs in the 2011 World Cup Finals?” I am sure fans will be expecting to experience the same nerve-chilling performance from Gautam and other iconic players in Season 2.”
#BossLogonKaGame welcomes a #Boss player whose contribution to India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup wins is legendary. Welcome #Legend @GautamGambhir for the new season of #LegendsLeagueCricket #BossLogonKaGame #LLCT20 #BossGame pic.twitter.com/RDXePIAmJ5
— Legends League Cricket (@llct20) August 19, 2022
A special match has been organized which is set to take place on September 16. The match will emanate from the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata to celebrate India’s 75th year of Independence. Former Indian captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will lead the Indian Maharajas against the World Giants side, which will have England’s World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan at the helm.
It has been noted that players from across 10 foreign countries will be participating in this match. Some of the big names that will appear for the World’s team include former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis, pacer Dale Steyn and batters Herschelle Gibbs and Jonty Rhodes. Apart from them, the Sri Lankan legendary pair of Sanath Jayasuriya and Muttiah Muralitharan will also appear for World Giants, along with Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson.
Four teams will be competing against each other in a franchise format. Overall, 15 matches will be played this season. The league will go on till October 8, playing 15 matches over 22 days in six cities.
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