Cricket fans get ready for a blast from the past as the Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) roars back to life for its second edition, starting March 8 and running until March 19. All matches will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, creating a vibrant atmosphere for fans both in Sri Lanka and watching around the world.
Seven teams vie for glory
This year’s LCT boasts a fresh lineup with seven brand-new teams: Colombo Lions, Delhi Devils, Dubai Giants, Kandy Samp Army, New York Superstar Strikers, Punjab Royals and Rajasthan Kings. These teams will battle it out in a single round-robin format, playing each other once for a total of 22 matches.
Format of LCT 2024
Adding a twist to the competition, the LCT 2024 will be played in a thrilling 90-ball format. This shorter format promises action-packed cricket, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as legendary players showcase their skills in a condensed yet strategic setting.
After the round-robin stage, the top two teams in the points table will lock horns in the final.
Full squads of all seven teams:
Colombo Lions: Chris Gayle (c), Ross Taylor, Ben Dunk (wk), Darren Bravo, Jesse Ryder, Asghar Afghan, Nowruz Mangal, Yasir Shah, Zulfiqar Babar, Dawlat Zadran, Robert Frylinck, Muhammad Irfan, Khalid Usman, Khawar Ali
Delhi Devils: Suresh Raina (c), Shahid Afridi, Jacob Oram, Ambati Rayudu, Sohail Tanvir, Matt Prior (wk), Anureet Singh, Praveen Gupta, Saman Jayantha, Ishan Malhotra, Pravin Tambe, Iqbal Abdullah, Nagendra
Dubai Giants: Harbhajan Singh (c), Shaun Marsh, Richard Levi, Solomon Mire, Thisara Perera, Jonathan Carter, Samuel Badree, Suranga Lakmal, Sachith Pathirana, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Fidel Edwards, Gurkeerat Mann, Vernon Philander, Saurabh Tiwari, Ben Laughlin
Kandy Samp Army: Aaron Finch (c), Stuart Binny, Joe Burns, Upul Tharanga (wk), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Seekkuge Prasanna, Nuwan Kulasekara, Jonathan Wells, Kevin O’Brien, Tino Best, Christopher Mpofu, Liam Plunkett
New York Superstar Strikers: Yuvraj Singh (c), Dan Christian, Isuru Udana, Chadwick Walton (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ricardo Powell, Alviro Petersen, Nuwan Pradeep, Asela Gunarathne, Chamara Kapugedara, Rahul Sharma, Lahiru Thirimanne
Punjab Royals: Tillakaratne Dilshan (c), Martin Guptill, Naman Ojha (wk), Miguel Cummins, Dilshan Munaweera, Abdul Razzaq, Monty Panesar, Asad Shafiq, Javon Searles, Phil Mustard, Neil Broom, Siddhartha Trivedi, Upul Indrasiri
Rajasthan Kings: Robin Uthappa (c & wk), Lendl Simmons, Imran Tahir, Angelo Perera, Sreesanth, Ashley Nurse, Hamilton Masakadza, Chaturanga De Silva, Parvinder Awana, Peter Trego, Pawan Negi, Hamid Hassan, Bipul Sharma, Rajesh Bishnoi
Also READ – Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 Schedule: Date, Match Time, TV Channels & Live Streaming details
Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 Opening Ceremony:
The lineup of performers for the opening ceremony of LCT Season 2 features renowned personalities like Sanjay Dutt, Badshah, Jacqueline Fernandez and Emraan Hashmi. Their captivating performances are set to illuminate the event, bringing an exceptional flair to the highly anticipated spectacle.
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