On Thursday, Brosid Sports LLC, based in the USA, announced the launch of the inaugural Legends Intercontinental T-20 League at a press event held at Shangri-La in New Delhi. This new cricket league, which will feature legendary players from across the globe, is set to take place from August 16 to 29, 2024, at Moosa Stadium in Texas, USA.
Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel and Australia’s renowned pacer Brett Lee were present at the event as brand ambassadors for the Legends Intercontinental T-20 League. The league’s CEO, former Ranji player Vishal Sharma, revealed the teams, the tournament schedule, and the key players, promising an exciting cricketing spectacle.
The tournament, beginning on August 16, will feature seven teams: Indo Kings, Asian Avengers, Euro Rangers, American Mavericks, Trans-Tasman Titans, African Lions, and Caribbean Vikings. These teams will compete for the inaugural title in a single round-robin format. The top four teams from the league stage will move on to the knockout stage.
A total of 24 thrilling matches will be played, with double-headers scheduled each day. The semi-final matches are set for August 27, followed by the grand finale on August 28. Commenting on the launch of the league, Vishal Sharma expressed, “We are thrilled to launch the Legends Intercontinental T-20 League.”
“It will feature legendary stars from various continents putting on a spectacular cricketing show. Cricket has been growing at a rapid pace in the USA, and we believe this is an ideal time to introduce a legends league to the cricket fans present in the USA. The idea behind the league is to introduce this new market to the legendary stars.”
“Those who have achieved great things in their careers and made us fall in love with the game through their talent. This is the beginning of something special, and we are excited to embark on this journey with stars like Parthiv Patel, Brett Lee, TM Dilshan, and Graeme Swann present with us today on this special occasion.”
TM Dilshan, sharing his excitement, said, “I think the Legends Intercontinental T-20 League is going to be amazing. We can share our memories. Those days we played together, we fought on the field and shared great rivalry. Still, people want to see legends playing. So, just excited and looking forward to competing in what will be a cricket extravaganza.”
Brett Lee also expressed his support for the league, stating, “It’s always great for us to see guys that I’ve played against my whole career. I think that’s great, seeing that sport does. It allows an opportunity for us to catch up again. And now with legends in front of our team, it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
“So looking forward to what is in store for the players and it’s great,” confirmed participants for the inaugural season include legendary players like Graeme Swann, TM Dilshan, and Liam Plunkett. The complete roster of players will be revealed in the lead-up to the tournament.
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