Legends League Cricket to kick off on September 20
What's the story
The highly-anticipated third season of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) is set to commence on September 20. The tournament will feature retired cricket stars such as Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik. The inaugural match will take place at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur, marking the beginning of a series that will span across multiple cities including Surat and Jammu, before culminating in Srinagar.
Format
Tournament structure and venues for LLC Season 3
The third season of the LLC will comprise a total of 25 matches, played among six teams. The tournament will progress to its second venue at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on September 27. The action will then move to Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu on October 6, marking international cricket's return to the city after a hiatus of 35 years.
Historic return
LLC brings cricket back to Srinagar after four decades
The grand finale of the LLC will be held at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on October 16, bringing high-profile cricket back to the city after nearly 40 years. Raman Raheja, Co-Founder of Legends League Cricket, expressed his excitement about this historic return. He highlighted it as a unique opportunity for both the people of Kashmir to witness live cricket and for cricketers to experience Kashmir's beauty.
Record anticipation
LLC Season 3 expected to surpass previous records
The previous season of the LLC attracted a massive audience of 180 million across India over 19 matches. With an extended schedule and a star-studded lineup for the upcoming season, organizers anticipate this year's tournament to break past records. The player auction for the event is scheduled for Thursday, adding to the anticipation surrounding the third season of this popular cricket league.
Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan retired from international and domestic cricket
Dhawan had earlier announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old left-handed batter shared this news through a touching video on social media. He expressed gratitude toward childhood coaches Madan Sharma, and Tarek Sinha, his family, Team India, and his fans. Dhawan's retirement also marked the conclusion of his remarkable 17-year journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL).