Legends League Cricket: It's the after party for retired giants, all about keeping the spirit of cricket alive
1 year, 1 month ago

Legends League Cricket: It's the after party for retired giants, all about keeping the spirit of cricket alive

Hindustan Times  

"I feel like Tom Cruise here. ", said Chris Gayle, reclining casually on a chair, with black shades on, on the sidelines of the Dehradun-leg of the ongoing 2023 Legends League Cricket when asked to compare the tournament with other overseas leagues. So when we get a chance to actually play the game, even though we say we are finished with international cricket, but when you get a chance, it's not like we're going to be playing consistently right throughout the year. "It is like a second career and this League also ensures some sort of financial security to the players post-retirement," former India cricketer Pragyan Ojha was earlier quoted by Sportstar before the start of the 2023 season. While Raheja's motive of LLC is to be a readymade platform for a "second innings" to these retired cricketers, he also stressed on the need to "keep raising the bar", not just from a competitive point of view, but also from the perspective of the spectators, and it was largely evident from the ongoing edition.

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Days after announcing international retirement, Shikhar Dhawan joins Legends League Cricket
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Days after announcing international retirement, Shikhar Dhawan joins Legends League Cricket

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has joined the Legends League Cricket just days after announcing his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan expressed his feelings about joining the Legends League Cricket as quoted from a press release by LLC, "Taking on this new chapter with Legends League Cricket feels like the ideal progression after my retirement. Raman Raheja, Co-founder …

Shikhar Dhawan joins Legends League Cricket following international and domestic retirement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan joins Legends League Cricket following international and domestic retirement

India TV News  

Shikhar Dhawan has announced his decision to feature in the Legends League Cricket following his retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket. Dhawan will now be seen rubbing shoulders with other former India players like Robin Uthappa, and Harbhajan Singh among others who have already played in the tournament. Cricket fraternity gives memorable farewell to Shikhar Dhawan Shikhar's …

IPL performance will have greater significance ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup: Tom Moody
11 months ago

IPL performance will have greater significance ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup: Tom Moody

Firstpost  

Chennai: Veteran coach Tom Moody on Thursday said the players’ performance in highly-competitive leagues like IPL and ILT20 will have an added heft this time because of the impact it can have on the team selection ahead of the T20 World Cup. “The IPL, along with any other T20 tournament, like the ILT20, is important for any player to be …

'Thank god I'm not playing now. The way batters insult bowlers these days...': Akhtar's blunt assessment of modern game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Thank god I'm not playing now. The way batters insult bowlers these days...': Akhtar's blunt assessment of modern game

Hindustan Times  

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For India, T20-focussed approach not easy to achieve
2 years, 1 month ago

For India, T20-focussed approach not easy to achieve

Hindustan Times  

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Rolling back time: Cricket legends and a game called nostalgia
2 years, 3 months ago

Rolling back time: Cricket legends and a game called nostalgia

Hindustan Times  

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Indian Premier League reveals stunning plan that could destroy Test cricket and the Big Bash League
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian Premier League reveals stunning plan that could destroy Test cricket and the Big Bash League

Daily Mail  

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DC Edit | IPL-15: That’s entertainment!
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | IPL-15: That’s entertainment!

Deccan Chronicle  

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Legends League Cricket: Former stars bring joy to cricket fans in Muscat
2 years, 11 months ago

Legends League Cricket: Former stars bring joy to cricket fans in Muscat

The Hindu  

Her name may make you think of golf, but it is not the club that Aditi Ashok Lakhwni prefers to swing. The Legends League Cricket, the first edition of a tournament that brings together some of the world’s finest retired cricketers, has got off to a solid start. “It is lovely to watch all these great cricketers in action.” Among …

Legends League Cricket 2022: Teams, schedule, squads, broadcasting details and all you need to know
2 years, 11 months ago

Legends League Cricket 2022: Teams, schedule, squads, broadcasting details and all you need to know

Firstpost  

Legends League Cricket is a 10-day celebration, much less a tournament, for retired icons of the game. Teams There are three teams - Asia Lions, India Maharajas and World Giants. Fixtures 20 January, Thursday: India Maharajas vs Asia Lions - 8 pm 21 January, Friday: World Giants vs Asia Lions - 8 pm 22 January, Saturday: World Giants vs India …

Flower: ICC should find balance between T20 leagues and international cricket - Cricket news
4 years, 3 months ago

Flower: ICC should find balance between T20 leagues and international cricket - Cricket news

The Hindu  

The ICC faces a serious challenge in striking a financially viable balance between the thriving T20 leagues and international cricket over the next decade, says renowned coach Andy Flower. READ | Speaking from Dubai, Flower, who is making his IPL debut as Kings XI Punjab assistant coach this season, said the recent series in England showed interest in Test cricket …

ICC faces serious challenge in finding balance between T20 leagues and international cricket: Andy Flower
4 years, 3 months ago

ICC faces serious challenge in finding balance between T20 leagues and international cricket: Andy Flower

India TV News  

The ICC faces a serious challenge in striking a financially viable balance between the thriving T20 leagues and international cricket over the next decade, says renowned coach Andy Flower. Speaking from Dubai, Flower, who is making his IPL debut as Kings XI Punjab this season, said the recent series in England showed interest in Test cricket remains but the format …

Too many T20 leagues have left players, fans 'confused' with 'too much cricket,' says Adam Gilchrist
5 years, 2 months ago

Too many T20 leagues have left players, fans 'confused' with 'too much cricket,' says Adam Gilchrist

Firstpost  

Gilchrist also said that the numerous T20 franchise leagues provide youngsters with a good platform to showcase their potential while playing with seasoned professionals New Delhi: Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes that the recent bombardment of T20 leagues has left players as well as fans confused. “It’s probably gotten very confusing for cricketers and fans because maybe too much …

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