The BCCI president was supposed to lead the Indian Maharajas team against World XI scheduled to be held on September 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The league focus on the celebration of India's 75th anniversary of Independence tagged as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The proceeds from the league will be donated to Khushii Foundation of Kapil Dev which supports the education of girl children.
Eoin Morgan is to captain the World Giants.
The former Indian captain addressed the organizer through a letter that his professional commitments as well as continuous work with the cricket administration are making his availability tough for the game and he wishes to withdraw from the playing. However, he will be present in the stadium to encourage the noble cause of the tournament and cherish his fans.
Legends League Cricket is a T20 cricket tournament featuring recently retired international cricketers. The second edition is scheduled to be played from September 16 to October 8, 2022, across various cities in India. The inaugural edition was held in Muscat earlier this year in January.
The league is to feature Bhilwara Kings, India Capitals, Manipal Tigers and Gujarat Giants teams. The full squads are as below:
Bhilwara Kings
Irfan Pathan (C), Yusuf Pathan, Monty Panesar, Naman Ojha, William Porterfield, Samit Patel, Fidel Edwards, Matt Prior, Nick Compton, Sreesanth, Tim Bresnan, Owais Shah, Tino Best, Sudeep Tyagi.
India Capitals
Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Bopara, Pravin Tambe, Denesh Ramdin, Ashgar Afghan, Mitchell Johnson, Liam Plunkett, Rajat Bhatia, Hamilton Masakazda, Mashrafe Mortaza, John Mooney, Prosper Utseya, Ross Taylor, Jacques Kallis, Farveez Maharoof, Pankaj Singh.
Manipal Tigers
Harbhajan Singh (C), Brett Lee, Muttiah Muralitharan, Phil Mustard, Md. Kaif, Ryan Sidebottom, Lance Klusener, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Romesh Kaluwithrana, Reetinder Sodhi, Parvinder Awana, VRV Singh.
Gujarat Giants
Virender Sehwag (C), Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel, Ajantha Mendis, Manvinder Bisla, Lendl Simmons, Mitchell McClenaghan, Stuart Binny, Kevin O'Brien, Daniel Vettori, Ashoke Dinda, Joginder Sharma, Graeme Swann, Richard Levi, Chris Tremlett, Elton Chigumbura.
Legends League Cricket Venues
Kolkata: 16th to 18th September 2022
Lucknow: 21st to 22nd September 2022
New Delhi: 24th to 26th September 2022
Cuttack: 27th to 30th September 2022
Jodhpur: 1st and 3rd October 2022
Play-Offs: 5th & 7th October 2022 - Venue yet to be announced
FINAL on 8th October 2022 - Venue yet to be announcedThe BCCI president was supposed to lead the Indian Maharajas team against World XI scheduled to be held on September 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The league focus on the celebration of India's 75th anniversary of Independence tagged as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The proceeds from the league will be donated to Khushii Foundation of Kapil Dev which supports the education of girl children.
Eoin Morgan is to captain the World Giants.
The former Indian captain addressed the organizer through a letter that his professional commitments as well as continuous work with the cricket administration are making his availability tough for the game and he wishes to withdraw from the playing. However, he will be present in the stadium to encourage the noble cause of the tournament and cherish his fans.
Legends League Cricket is a T20 cricket tournament featuring recently retired international cricketers. The second edition is scheduled to be played from September 16 to October 8, 2022, across various cities in India. The inaugural edition was held in Muscat earlier this year in January.
The league is to feature Bhilwara Kings, India Capitals, Manipal Tigers and Gujarat Giants teams. The full squads are as below:
Bhilwara Kings
Irfan Pathan (C), Yusuf Pathan, Monty Panesar, Naman Ojha, William Porterfield, Samit Patel, Fidel Edwards, Matt Prior, Nick Compton, Sreesanth, Tim Bresnan, Owais Shah, Tino Best, Sudeep Tyagi.
India Capitals
Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Bopara, Pravin Tambe, Denesh Ramdin, Ashgar Afghan, Mitchell Johnson, Liam Plunkett, Rajat Bhatia, Hamilton Masakazda, Mashrafe Mortaza, John Mooney, Prosper Utseya, Ross Taylor, Jacques Kallis, Farveez Maharoof, Pankaj Singh.
Manipal Tigers
Harbhajan Singh (C), Brett Lee, Muttiah Muralitharan, Phil Mustard, Md. Kaif, Ryan Sidebottom, Lance Klusener, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Romesh Kaluwithrana, Reetinder Sodhi, Parvinder Awana, VRV Singh.
Gujarat Giants
Virender Sehwag (C), Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel, Ajantha Mendis, Manvinder Bisla, Lendl Simmons, Mitchell McClenaghan, Stuart Binny, Kevin O'Brien, Daniel Vettori, Ashoke Dinda, Joginder Sharma, Graeme Swann, Richard Levi, Chris Tremlett, Elton Chigumbura.
Legends League Cricket Venues
Kolkata: 16th to 18th September 2022
Lucknow: 21st to 22nd September 2022
New Delhi: 24th to 26th September 2022
Cuttack: 27th to 30th September 2022
Jodhpur: 1st and 3rd October 2022
Play-Offs: 5th & 7th October 2022 - Venue yet to be announced
FINAL on 8th October 2022 - Venue yet to be announced
