CRICKET
LLC on Friday confirmed the participation of former India opener Gautam Gambhir in season two of the league, starting from September 17.
Legends League Cricket (LLC) on Friday confirmed the participation of former India opener Gautam Gambhir in season two of the league, starting from September 17. Left-handed Gambhir was known for his aggressive batting style, which made him one of the most sought-after players across all three formats of the game for India.
"I am glad to share that I have committed to take part in the upcoming Legends League Cricket from September 17th onwards. I am excited in anticipation of being on a cricket field once again. It will be a privilege and an honour to rub shoulders once again with the glitterati of world cricket," said Gambhir on his association with LLC season two.
He has been a part of India`s World Cup-winning teams in the inaugural edition of the Men's T20 World Cup in 2007 and the Men's ODI World Cup in 2011. Gambhir is also remembered for being the top-run scorer with 97 in the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Gambhir represented India in 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is, scoring 6,170 runs in limited-overs cricket apart from 4,154 Test runs. He also captained Kolkata Knight Riders to clinch two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.
READ: "Will always cherish the moment of meeting with PM Modi", says CWG Gold medalist Sreeja Akula
In the previous weeks, the league has added iconic players like Chris Gayle, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Shane Watson, Brett Lee, Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Jacques Kallis amongst others.
The upcoming season of Legends League Cricket is being scheduled to be played in six Indian cities: Kolkata, New Delhi, Cuttack, Lucknow, Jodhpur and Rajkot. The league had also announced that a special match between India Maharajas and World Giants will be played at Eden Gardens on September 16.
Former India captain and current BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to lead India while the World Team will be captained by 2019 World Cup-winning skipper and England's former white-ball captain Eoin Morgan. After this, the second season of LLC will commence from September 17 till October 8.
CBI conducts searches at former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence
Karisma Kapoor was bleeding...: When Babita Kapoor's stubbornness left actress injured
US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Is PM Modi 'fan' of Chunky Panday? Actor shares funny anecdote revealing their connection
Karnataka minister KN Rajanna seeks probe in honey trap row, files complaint with...
Ahead of Zepto IPO, Deepinder Goyal's Zomato, Swiggy lose Rs 16000 crore due to...
Centre to discontinue THIS popular gold scheme from March 26; check details
Rhea Chakraborty charged in Disha Salian death case after clean chit in Sushant Singh Rajput's case
Who is Alina Habba? Donald Trump's lawyer appointed interim Attorney for New Jersey
IPL 2025: Glenn Maxwell sets unwanted record with golden duck against Gujarat Titans
Ukraine may be divided, says US President Donald Trump, know in details
Aarya Babbar breaks silence on Prateik Babbar changing his surname: 'Smita ma is our...'
Facebook, Instagram down: Users report complain about system failures on X
Jobless to millionaire: Man wins Rs 855000000 in MrBeats’s show, invests money in...
Parliament passes Finance Bill 2025, Nirmala Sitharman rejects allegations on GST
Jacqueline Fernandes' mother in ICU due to..., actress skips IPL 2025 ceremony
Will AIADMK join hands with BJP before Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026?
8th Pay Commission: New report claims govt employees' salaries may increase up to Rs...
ISL: Who is David Catala, Kerala Blasters new head coach from Spain?
ATM transactions set to get costlier from THIS date; Check new rates here
Liquor license of 8 Chandigarh nightclubs cancelled over noise, their names are...
IPL 2025: Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence as his pics with Rishabh Pant go viral after LSG loss to DC
Protests, strikes across Balochistan against alleged Baloch genocide in Pakistan
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar takes a sharp dig at Rabri Devi: 'Party belongs to your husband, not you’
India orders Samsung to pay Rs 51510208702 in tax evasion as 3 key executives quit, company responds
Natasa Stankovic opens up about her life after separation from Hardik Pandya: 'Ready for...'
Iftar politics: Will Congress ditch RJD before Bihar Assembly Elections? What will happen to INDIA?
Park Jimin: Face Of K-pop 2025 (1 Million Korean Won To Charity)
What Is the Best Time to Invest in an FD? Timing Your Investment for Maximum Returns
Hidden Costs to Watch Out for When Buying a Used Car in Delhi, NCR
Meet billionaire who was once undisputed king of his sector, is now jail due to...
Mumbai Indians star Suryakumar Yadav, his wife buy 2 luxury apartments for Rs 210000000 in...
Gossip Girl fame Ed Westwick welcomes first child, Oscar Alexander, with Amy Jackson, shares photos
Did Hardik Pandya confirm Yuzvendra Chahal, RJ Mahvash's dating rumours? Here's what we know