Jammu, Aug 28
The third leg of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) will be played at the Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu from October 6.
An official comminique said, the last edition of the LLC was a massive success in Jammu with packed stadiums cheering on for the best national and international cricketing stars.The Legends League Cricket’s upcoming edition will be starting on the September 20 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur.The franchise-based tournament, featuring a pool of over 200 players, will unfold across four cities? Jodhpur, Surat, Jammu and finally bring cricket back to Srinagar after 40 long years.”Legends League Cricket is back for another season and we are very excited to also be back in Jammu for this season as well. The crowd support was immense and it definitely was a deciding factor in returning to the Maulana Azad Stadium this year. LLC will also be played in Kashmir which is a huge opportunity for the people of Kashmir to come to the stadium and watch live cricketing action for the first time in almost 40 years.It also presents a unique opportunity for the cricketers to experience the beauty of Kashmir and enjoy the hospitality and love of the wonderful people of Srinagar,” said Raman Raheja, CEO, Legends League Cricket.The league, known for its thrilling matches and high viewership, attracted a massive audience of 180 million across India during the previous season’s 19 matches. With an extended schedule and an even more star-studded lineup including the recently retired Shikhar Dhawan, the upcoming season is poised to surpass previous records.In the previous edition held in India, cricket fans witnessed former international stalwarts such as Suresh Raina, Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill, Gautam Gambhir, Chris Gayle, Hashim Amla, Ross Taylor, and many others showcasing their skills alongside 150 other legendary cricketers.Legends League Cricket after kicking off at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur on September 20, make its way to the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat on September 27.The third leg will be played at the Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu from the October 6 where international cricket made a comeback after 35 years with the fans finally getting the chance to watch their favourite cricketing heroes live in action.The finals of the LLC will be played at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar from the October 10 where the fans have eagerly waited for close to half a century to watch cricketing action live.Later this week, an auction will be held in New Delhi on August 29 where the franchises will fight out for the biggest stars from India and international cricket.Over 200 players will go under the hammer, Raheja said.
