Legends League Cricket (LLC) has announced the captains of all three teams set to participate in the LLC Masters 2023.
The ten-day tournament will be held from March 10 to March 20 at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has been named as the captain of India Maharajas. Meanwhile, ex-Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi will lead Asia Lions. On the hand, recently retired Aaron Finch of Australia has been declared the captain of World Giants.
Speaking about his leadership, Gambhir said: “I have been a part of the LLC family before, and it is always a pleasure to be part of such an interesting tournament. It not only gives us the chance to be back on the pitch in a competitive match but also provides us with the opportunity to relive old rivalries and friendships. I have played with all my team members at India Maharajas while on the Indian team and the domestic circuit. As a leader of the team, I can assure the fans that we will put on a great show.”
Afridi, who will mark his first appearance at the LLC Masters, said: “It is a matter of honour for me to be able to lead a team with such great players in it. I am extremely happy to play alongside my old teammates like Shoaib, Hafeez, and Razzaq; it is almost like turning back time. Across all three teams, we have shared moments of rivalry, friendship, and some really big matches. I am glad that I am getting another chance to entertain cricket lovers across the world at LLC Masters.”
Delighted to be a part of the LLC Masters, Finch said: “LLC Masters is a unique concept, and being able to play in this tournament doesn’t only fill me with excitement but also brings back the nostalgia of seeing some of the greats of the game in action. I am surely cherishing this opportunity. Furthermore, having Shane Watson and Brett Lee by my side only adds to the enthusiasm, and I am eagerly looking forward to the first game.”
The first match of the 2023 LLC Masters will be played between India Maharajas and Asia Lions on March 10 from 5:30 pm AST/ 8:00 pm IST onwards.