All eyes could be on swashbuckling former India opener Virender Sehwag when he leads ‘Indian Maharaja’ within the opening version of the Howzat Legends League Cricket T20 event starting right here on Thursday.
Sehwag, who led the Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab in Indian Premier League, may have Mohammed Kaif as his deputy and former Australia World Cup profitable coach John Buchanan as his coach, it was introduced on Tuesday.
Former fashionable Pakistani batter Misbah Ul Haq will lead the Asia Lions staff which may have a mixture of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan gamers.
The prime names embody Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohd. Hafiz, Umar Gul, Sanath Jayasurya, T Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Habibul Bashar amongst others.
Asia Lions have appointed Tillakaratne Dilshan as a vice captain, whereas 1996 ICC world cup profitable captain Arjuna Ranatunga shall be there coach.
Former Caribbean skipper Darren Sammy will lead the World Giants staff.
Sammy was the captain of St. Lucia Zouks staff in Caribbean Primer League and he may have former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori, Aussie pacer Brett Lee, fashionable English batter Kevin Pietersen, South African spin ace Imran Tahir beneath his disposal.
Former South African batsman Jonty Rhodes would be the participant cum mentor for the World Giants Team.
“I can’t wait to work intently with LLC T20 event. It’s beloved to see all of the tremendous stars comes collectively and preventing for the inaugural title of the league.
“This players are retired but they still very passionate about the cricket. I am sure they will show their extra skills for their teams in next 10 days,” LLC T20 Tournament Commissioner Ravi Shastri mentioned.
“I am excited to see how everyone is involving together and use their hundred percent to win the trophy for their team. It’s going to be super thrilling experience for all cricket fans in Oman and all across the globe,” mentioned Raman Raheja, CEO of Howzat LLC T20 league.
Recently, Howzat Legends League Cricket (LLC) introduced its partnership with SONY Pictures Network.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to reside telecast all of the matches of the league 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.