Legends League Cricket (LLC) has announced the captains for the upcoming LLC Masters, which is set to take place from March 10th to 20th at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The tournament features legendary players from the cricketing world, including Irfan Pathan, Sreesanth, Robin Uthappa, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chris Gayle, Brett Lee, and Aaron Finch, among others.
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Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, one of the most ferocious limited-overs batsmen of all time, will captain the Asia Lions team. This will be Afridi’s first appearance at the LLC Masters, and he expressed his honour at leading such an esteemed group of players. Afridi said, “I am extremely happy to play alongside my old teammates like Shoaib, Hafeez, and Razzaq; it is almost like turning back time. Across all three teams, we have shared moments of rivalry, friendship, and some really big matches. I am glad that I am getting another chance to entertain cricket lovers across the world at LLC Masters.”
On the other hand, the World Giants will be led by Aaron Finch, the former limited-overs captain for Australia. The youngest of the three captains, Finch is known for his powerful hitting, and he is all set to light up the stage with his skills.
“LLC Masters is a unique concept, and being able to play in this tournament doesn’t only fill me with excitement but also brings back the nostalgia of seeing some of the greats of the game in action.I am surely cherishing this opportunity. Furthermore, having Shane Watson and Brett Lee by my side only adds to the enthusiasm, and I am eagerly looking forward to the first game,” added Finch.
Lastly, Gautam Gambhir who is one of India’s most successful opening batsmen in all three formats and a world cup winner in both ODI and T20I has joined the 2023 LLC Masters bandwagon and will be leading India Maharajas.
Commenting on the occasion, Gambhir said, “I have been a part of the LLC family before, and it is always a pleasure to be part of such an interesting tournament. It not only gives us the chance to be back on the pitch in a competitive match but also provides us with the opportunity to relive old rivalries and friendships. I have played with all my team members at India Maharajas while on the Indian team and the domestic circuit. As a leader of the team, I can assure the fans that we will put on a great show.”
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LLC Masters Team Coaches
The Legends League Cricket Masters has also announced the coaches who will lead the three teams participating in the tournament. Lance Klusener, the former South African all-rounder, has been appointed as the coach of the India Maharajas, while Lalchand Rajput, the former Indian cricketer and coach, will lead the World Giants. Dav Whatmore, the former Australian cricketer, and coach, will be in charge of the Asia Lions. With their vast experience and expertise, these coaches will be instrumental in guiding their teams to success in the tournament.
| Team Name | Coach Name |
|---|---|
| India Maharajas | Lance Klusener |
| World Giants | Lalchand Rajput |
| Asia Lions | Dav Whatmore |
LLC Masters Match Fixtures
The Star Sports Network is set to broadcast the first match of the Legends League Cricket Masters between India Maharajas and Asia Lions on March 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm IST and 5:30 pm AST. This highly anticipated match-up will feature players from India and Pakistan sharing the same stage, making it a must-see event for cricket fans worldwide.
| Mar 10, Fri | India Maharajas vs Asia Lions, 1st Match | 9:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 11, Sat | World Giants vs India Maharajas, 2nd Match | 9:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 13, Mon | Asia Lions vs World Giants, 3rd Match | 10:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 14, Tue | Asia Lions vs India Maharajas, 4th Match | 10:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 15, Wed | India Maharajas vs World Giants, 5th Match | 10:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 16, Thu | World Giants vs Asia Lions, 6th Match | 10:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 18, Sat | TBC vs TBC, Eliminator (2 v 3) | 10:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Mar 20, Mon | TBC vs TBC, Final | 10:30am EST | 2:30pm GMT | 5:30pm Local West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
LLC Masters Teams and Squads
| India Maharajas | Asia Lions | World Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Gautam Gambhir (c) Suresh Raina S. Sreesanth Robin Uthappa Irfan Pathan Ashok Dinda Manvinder Bisla Mohammad Kaif Pravin Tambe Parvinder Awana | Shahid Afridi (c) Misbah-ul-Haq Muttiah Muralitharan Thisara Perera Dilhara Fernando Asghar Afghan Upul Tharanga Mohammad Hafeez Shoaib Akhtar Paras Khadka Rajin Saleh Abdur Razzak Tillakaratne Dilshan | Aaron Finch (c) Lendl Simmons Monty Panesar Kevin O’Brien Eoin Morgan Shane Watson Albie Morkel Morné Morkel Morné van Wyk Brett Lee Jacques Kallis Ross Taylor Chris Gayle Hashim Amla |
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