Legends League Cricket (LLC), a haven for cricketing legends, is gearing up for its subsequent season, and the anticipation is palpable. In a current flip of occasions, LLC CEO Raman Raheja hinted at the potential for MS Dhoni, the World Cup-winning captain, gracing the event within the upcoming season. The CEO expressed his eagerness to welcome Dhoni, who not too long ago bid adieu to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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An Open Invitation for Dhoni
In a media roundtable after a gathering with Dhoni in Ranchi, Raheja enthusiastically declared, “I’m not competing with active cricket; whenever he (Dhoni) finalizes to play for us, our doors are open for him. I will personally go and ask him to come to the League.” This assertion displays the league’s open-arms coverage in direction of retired cricketing legends.
Cricketers as Recruiters: AB de Villiers and Pollard within the Mix
Raheja make clear the community amongst cricketers that has developed, with gamers actively bringing of their friends. He revealed that AB de Villiers and Kieron Pollard, two cricketing stalwarts, are additionally in talks to affix the LLC. The engagement of gamers like Dale Steyn, Jacques Kallis, and Shane Watson in recruiting fellow cricketers showcases the camaraderie and camaraderie inside the cricketing neighborhood.
Young Blood and a Lowering Average Age
While LLC has been a retirement haven for seasoned gamers, Raheja emphasised the inflow of younger expertise. The league has witnessed a lower within the common age of gamers, from 42 within the inaugural season to 38 within the not too long ago concluded one. Raheja envisions LLC as the popular second innings for gamers who want to proceed taking part in cricket competitively.
LLC’s Success: A Culmination within the 2023 Season
The not too long ago concluded LLC 2023 season noticed Manipal Tigers emerge victorious, defeating Urbanrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets within the finals at Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat. Reflecting on the success of the season, Raheja acknowledged that every subsequent season has surpassed the earlier one. However, the primary season stays near his coronary heart because it reworked the dream of LLC right into a actuality.