Former India opener Virender Sehwag might be eyeing the ‘Maharaja of India’ within the first version of the Howitzer Legends League Cricket T20 event, beginning right here on Wednesday.
Sehwag, who leads Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab within the Indian Premier League, could have vice-captain Mohammad Kaif and former Australia World Cup successful coach John Buchanan as his coach. It was introduced on Tuesday.
Former fashionable Pakistani batsman Misbah-ul-Haq will lead the Asia Lions staff comprising gamers from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
The prime names embrace Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohd. Hafiz, Umar Gul, Sanath Jayasurya, T Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Habibul Bashar amongst others.
Asia Lions have appointed Tillakaratne Dilshan because the vice-captain, whereas the 1996 ICC World Cup successful captain Arjuna Ranatunga would be the coach.
The World Giants staff might be led by former Caribbean captain Darren Sammy.
Sammy was the captain of the St Lucia Jokes staff within the Caribbean Primer League and could have former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, Australian pacer Brett Lee, fashionable English batsman Kevin Pietersen, South African spin ace Imran Tahir amongst others.
Former South African batsman Jonty Rhodes would be the player-cum-mentor of the World Giants staff.
“I can’t wait to work closely with the LLC T20 tournament,” he mentioned. It’s good to see all of the tremendous stars come collectively and battle for the inaugural title of the league.
“These players have retired but they are still very passionate about cricket. I am sure they will show their extra skills for their teams in the next 10 days,” mentioned LLC T20 Tournament Commissioner Ravi Shastri.
“I am excited to see how everyone is joining together and using their hundred percent to win the trophy for their team. It is going to be a super thrilling experience for all the cricket fans in Oman and around the world. Going by,” mentioned Raman Raheja, CEO of Hauzat LLC T20 League.
Recently, Howzat Legends League Cricket (LLC) introduced its partnership with Sony Pictures Networks.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) will telecast all league matches dwell on Sony TEN 1 and Sony TEN 3 channels in addition to livestream the matches in India on SPN’s premium OTT platform Sony Liv.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
