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Gautam Gambhir Confirms Participation In Legends League Cricket

Former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir has announced his participation in the Legends League Cricket (LLC). The former opening batter confirmed that he is all set to take part in the second edition of the tournament on Friday. He claimed to be “excited” about getting back on the cricket field and playing with the greats of the game.

The 40-year-old shared in an official statement confirming his participation in the tournament. Gambhir’s statement read as, “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.”

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Speaking on Gambhir’s participation in the league, co-founder and the CEO of Legends League Cricket, Raman Raheja, stated that fans can expect a “nerve-chilling” performance. Raheja expects Gautam Gambhir, who retired from all forms of cricket in December 2018 to put up a performance similar to his outing in the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium.

The LLC CEO is quoted saying, “Who will ever forget Gautam Gambhir’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.”

Gautam Gambhir was one of India’s best players in ICC 2011 World Cup final. The 40-year-old batsmen had top-scored for the Men in Blue, registering 97 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai helping the hosts win the final by six wickets. He has been a part of the Indian team which won the maiden ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. The opener had also top-scored at the 2007 final in Johannesburg too, recording 75 runs. He is all set to feature in the second edition of LLC which will kickstart from 17 September.

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Ahead of the start of the second season of LLC, the tournament organizers have decided to play a one-off special match. The game is set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian independence and will see former legends of the game get back in action.

Former India skipper and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is set to lead the India Maharajas in that clash with 2019 World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan named as the captain of World Giants. Both the teams are set to square off at Eden Gardens  with the game set to be played on 16th September. The second edition of LLC will consist of four teams with former players from across 10 foreign countries  set to play in the 15 matches of the tournament.

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