Former India captain Virender Sehwag on Monday unveiled the KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy, to be played iJawaharlal Nehru Stadium Ghaziabad
from 22 to 30 March. The 9-day long T20 tournament for former cricketers will have six teams and 18 matches in all, including the finals.
Acting President, Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) Praveen Tyagi, , Joint Secretary, BVCI Sudhir Kulkarni and Principal Consultant, 1stadia. Prasanna Venkateshan, were present at the function (SNS)
Speaking on this occasion, Virender Sehwag said, “It is fantastic what the BVCI is doing for former cricketers by providing them with an avenue to be in touch with the game they so love. These legend tournaments help us in various ways including extending our professional careers, catching up with old friends as well as helping us to keep fit.
“Most importantly, fans also get an opportunity to catch up with their favourite cricketers and relive some magical moments that both have experienced together at some point in the past. The cricket is also very competitive and I dare say some of us still have it to challenge even some of the present-day cricketers. I am confident that the Legends Cricket Trophy will provide wholesome entertainment to the fans of the game, particularly in India.”
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The six teams have been christened Chandigarh Champs, Nagpur Ninjas, Patna Warriors, Vizag Titans, Indore Knights and Guwahati Avengers. Some prominent former cricketers who will be seen in action besides Sehwag are the likes of Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tilakaratne Dilshan, Nick Compton, Richard Levi, Isuru Udana, Praveen Kumar, Thisara Perera besides many others.
Khiladix.com the principal sponsor of this tournament, is a premium sports platform, covers a wide range of sports with a specific focus on cricket, apart from football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and Kabaddi. It provides in-depth analysis, game recaps, and breaking news on the teams and players across the globe.
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