Global Icons Join Hands with Indian Street Talent for Inaugural LEGEN-Z T10 League

The LEGEN-Z T10 League has officially announced its star-studded lineup for its much-anticipated inaugural season, blending international cricketing legends with grassroots Indian talent in what promises to be a unique celebration of passion, opportunity, and sporting transformation.

Among the international names confirmed to lead teams are South Africa’s explosive opener Herschelle Gibbs and legendary pacer Makhaya Ntini, Sri Lanka’s dynamic Tillakaratne Dilshan, New Zealand veteran Ross Taylor, former Australian captain Aaron Finch, and India’s renowned all-rounder duo, Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan. These celebrated cricketers will not only compete but also mentor and inspire a new generation of players drawn from India’s streets.

Built on the inspiring theme “Gali Se TV Tak”, the LEGEN-Z T10 League has handpicked 74 Indian players from across the country through rigorous trials. These young cricketers, most of whom have honed their skills in gully cricket and local tournaments, will now find themselves sharing dressing rooms and field positions with their childhood heroes—a dream come true for many.

“This league is more than a tournament—it’s a platform for transformation,” said Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of the LEGEN-Z T10 League. “To witness the likes of Ross Taylor and Dilshan playing shoulder-to-shoulder with raw Indian talent is a remarkable milestone.”

Founder and CEO Chiranjeev Dubey emphasized the league’s mission of recognition and inclusivity. “This is about empowering undiscovered talent. With these legends on board, we’re truly taking tennis ball cricket from gullies to global screens.”

Co-founder and CMO Meenakshi Aggarwal echoed the sentiment, calling the players’ journey symbolic of New India’s dreams. “Watching gully boys play with world-class stars is a reminder that dreams, when backed by the right platform, can turn into reality.”

The trials, held nationwide, saw participation from remote towns and under-resourced communities. Surender Agarwal, COO of the league, praised the energy and determination shown by the participants. “The passion we witnessed reassured us that India’s streets are filled with future champions.”

Ravikant Bhatt, Chief of the Cricket Advisory Committee, highlighted the deeper meaning behind the league’s player selection. “These 74 cricketers are not just players—they represent the hope, grit, and soul of Indian tennis ball cricket. Their hunger and discipline make them worthy of the big stage.”

With legends leading the way and India’s grassroots talent stepping into the limelight, the LEGEN-Z T10 League is poised to deliver much more than cricket—it aims to ignite a movement.

Full squads

Team MP Spartans:

Herschelle Gibbs (Captain), Lakshita Ranasinghe, Rashard Fuller, Makhaya Ntini, Akshay Rathod, Surjeet Singh Deol, Pavan Bhardwaj, Honey Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Rohit Manjhi, Abhishek Pathak, Dinesh Kumar, Rohit, Amey Shinde, Prashant V K, Ashish Gavit

Team Southern United:

Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Martin Guptill, Brown Williams, Parwinder Awana, Nayeem Mohammed, Mandeep Awana, Nilimesh Roy, Shivam Kulthe, Gupta Manish, Akash Kumar, Yuvraj Rao, Akbar Baig, Kalvick Ray, Adnan Bin Khalid, Ravi Swami, Jay Kumar

Team Royal Challengers Delhi:

Ross Taylor (Captain), Keith Ingram, Praveen Kumar, Anureet Singh, Fazil Ali, Nimesh Patel, Abhishek Yadav, Kohinoor Turki, Ravi Kumar Dixit, Kshitij, Pandurang Magar, Shivesh Pandey, Mohammad Yasir, Yuvraj Uike, Arjun Vasita, Vijendra Singh Nagarwal

Team Rajasthan Raiders:

Yusuf Pathan (Captain), Shaun Marsh, Eddie Lilele, Jerome Chinia, Ashish Goyal, Ved Prakash Manda, Shubham Rastogi, Anas Kaagzi, Vijay Meena, Himanshu Kumar, Abhishek Bhati, Saurabh Pandey, Nikhil Singh Pawar, Nafish, Atul Chandela, OMSAI Rathod

Team Mumbai Stars:

Irfan Pathan (Captain), Asghar Afghan, Thandi Thasabala, Paveen Kumar, Rishi Dhawan, Shaurya Chakre, Rajendra Sakpal, Himanshu Gautam, Tushar Dangodra, Nikhil Patil, Mayank Walia, Ankit Raj, Surjeet Tinku, Nitish Vishwakarma, Chintan Vavadiya, Abhay Pratap Singh, Sachin Paswan

Team Bengal Tigers:

Aaron Finch (Captain), Christofer Mpofu, Sudeep Tyagi, Yassen, Mohd Hussain, Umang Sethi, Kevin Rodrigues, Mohammad Mujtaba, Refar Ali, Mohammad Naaz, Sorabh Soni, Pramod Kumar, Avinash Rana, Raj Shekhar Malik, Manas Dutta, Vipin Verma, Priyanshu Pratap.