Cricketering stars from yesteryears from all around the globe will be back in action as the new season of Legends League Cricket commences in the hometown of MS Dhoni which is Ranchi. The first match will be played between India Capitals and Bhilwara Kings. Gautam Gambhir, who led the India Capitals to their inaugural title, returns as captain this season. The squad sees the comeback of Ashley Nurse and Pravin Tambe, both pivotal in the previous victory, while the additions of Hashim Amla and Kevin Pietersen promise to strengthen the team's lineup and secure another shot at the trophy.
Irfan Pathan leads the Bhilwara Kings. Both Gambhir and Pathan are great friends from India playing days. Both of them were a part of the commentary box during the Cricket World Cup 2023. Today, they don the jerseys again and get on the ground to play cricket to help their respective teams win the tournament.
This season comprises 15 group stage matches, featuring all participating teams facing off against each other. Joining India Capitals are Bhilwara Kings, Urbanrisers Hyderabad, Southern Super Stars, Gujarat Giants, and Manipal Tigers. The LLC T20 tournament unfolds across five cities in India: JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, and YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Today's the day! @CapitalsIndia and @Bhilwarakings gear up for an epic season opener in the #LLCT20 ___
— Legends League Cricket (@llct20) November 18, 2023
Both teams are primed and ready for the challenge - it's a clash you won't want to miss ___
Brace yourselves for a cricket showdown filled with passion and excitement ____ pic.twitter.com/VpZzfpE6QN
The stage is set for an intense tournament, with these cities hosting thrilling matches as teams vie for victory.
Wicketkeeper: Tilakratne Dilshan
Batters: Gautam Gambhir, Kevin Pietersen, Lendl Simmons, Yusuf Pathan, Shane Watson, Hashim Amla
All-rounders: Ashley Nurse, Irfan Pathan
Bowlers: Munaf Patel, Pravin Tambe
Captain: Gautam Gambhir
Vice-captain: Shane Watson
India Capitals: G Gambhir (C), HM Amla, KP Pietersen, KA Edwards, BR Dunk (wk), RL Powell, Ashley Nurse, CRD Fernando, IC Pandey, MM Patel, PV Tambe
Bhilwara Kings: Lendl Simmons, TM Dilshan, SR Watson, CD Barnwell, RJ Sidebottom, YK Pathan, PR Shah (wk), IK Pathan (C), KTGD Prasad, Anureet Singh, R Sharma
India Capitals Squad: Gautam Gambhir(c), Ricardo Powell, Kirk Edwards, Hashim Amla, Ben Dunk(w), Morne van Wyk, Gnaneswara Rao, Yashpal Singh, Ashley Nurse, Rusty Theron, Fidel Edwards, Dilhara Fernando, Ishwar Pandey, Pravin Tambe, KP Appanna, Munaf Patel
Bhilwara Kings Squad: Irfan Pathan(c), Pinal Shah(w), William Porterfield, Lendl Simmons, Yusuf Pathan, Christopher Barnwell, Jesal Karia, Solomon Mire, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Prosper Utseya, Dhammika Prasad, Ryan Jay Sidebottom, Iqbal Abdulla, Anureet Singh, Rahul Sharma, Tim Murtagh
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