Former India opener Gautam Gambhir to play in 2nd edition of Legends League Cricket
India Today
Gautam Gambhir, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2018, will be back in competitive action as he confirmed his participation in the second edition of the Legends League Cricket, starting September 17.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir is all set to play in the second edition of Legends League Cricket, which gets underway on September 17. Gambhir confirmed his participation, expressing delight to return to competitive action once again.
Gautam Gambhir, who is a member of the Lok Sabha, is all set to play for the India Maharajas side. Gambhir added he will be available in action from September 17, a day after the special match between India Maharajas and World Giants. Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will lead the Maharajas in the special match against Eoin Morgan-led Giants as the Legends League Cricket celebrates 75 years of India's Independence at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
"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," Gambhir said in an official release.
Gambhir played 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is for India, scoring in excess of 10,000 runs in international cricket. Gambhir played a key role in India's memorable T20 World Cup triumph in 2007. The left-handed opener was the star of the show in the final of the 2011 World Cup which India won after beating Sri Lanka in the final in Mumbai.
Gambhir also was an influential figure in the Indian Premier League, leading the Kolkata Knight Riders to titles in 2012 and 2014. Gambhir retired from all forms of cricket in 2018.
Raman Raheja, Co-Founder and CEO, of Legends League Cricket said, "Who will ever forget Gautam's match, winning 97 runs in the 2011 World Cup Finals?" I am sure fans will be expecting to experience the same nerve-chilling performance from Gautam and other iconic players in Season 2."
A total of 15 matches among 4 teams will be played in the 2nd edition of the Legends League Cricket.
