Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 28 (Ians) The Texas Chargers held their nerve at crucial moments, and put on a fantastic performance, as they defeated the New York Warriors, via a Super Over in the final of the inaugural US Masters T10. The Chargers won it narrowly in the Super Over.
Batting first, the New York Warriors lost opener Kamran Akmal off the first delivery, before Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi steadied the ship. The duo put on a 30-run stand for the second wicket, playing with a risk-free approach, before Levi was knocked over for 17.
Dilshan added 18 to the cause and was the next to depart, with Misbah-ul-Haq being joined by Shahid Afridi. They could not kick on as Afridi was dismissed for 1, by Ehsan Adil, who finished his spell with 3 wickets.
The skipper could add only 5 in the seventh over, and Abdul Razzaq (3) departed in the 8th over, with the score at 62/6. After that,...
Batting first, the New York Warriors lost opener Kamran Akmal off the first delivery, before Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi steadied the ship. The duo put on a 30-run stand for the second wicket, playing with a risk-free approach, before Levi was knocked over for 17.
Dilshan added 18 to the cause and was the next to depart, with Misbah-ul-Haq being joined by Shahid Afridi. They could not kick on as Afridi was dismissed for 1, by Ehsan Adil, who finished his spell with 3 wickets.
The skipper could add only 5 in the seventh over, and Abdul Razzaq (3) departed in the 8th over, with the score at 62/6. After that,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lauderhill (US), Aug 23 (Ians) After Sohail Khan’s four wickets in four deliveries, Jonathan Carter turned on the style with the bat as New York Warriors wrapped up a comprehensive 6-wicket win over the Atlanta Riders in US Masters T20 match.
Carter completed the chase with two sixes of the final two deliveries of the game and Sohail was awarded the Player of the Match.
Asked to bat first, the Atlanta Riders’ openers Robin Uthappa and Lendl Simmons started off things in a steady manner. The duo took the Riders to the 50-run mark in the fifth over, having smashed 3 sixers and 4 boundaries between themselves in that time.
The openers, well set by now, were setting up the platform to tee off in the final few overs, even as the New York Warriors bowlers tried to dry up the runs. By the 7th over, the Riders were at 72/0 with Simmons...
Carter completed the chase with two sixes of the final two deliveries of the game and Sohail was awarded the Player of the Match.
Asked to bat first, the Atlanta Riders’ openers Robin Uthappa and Lendl Simmons started off things in a steady manner. The duo took the Riders to the 50-run mark in the fifth over, having smashed 3 sixers and 4 boundaries between themselves in that time.
The openers, well set by now, were setting up the platform to tee off in the final few overs, even as the New York Warriors bowlers tried to dry up the runs. By the 7th over, the Riders were at 72/0 with Simmons...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
US Masters T10: Richard Levi's fantastic innings helps New York Warriors take down Morrisville Unity
Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 18 (Ians) The New York Warriors defeated Morrisville Unity by six runs in the US Masters T10 League, here on Friday. The New York Warriors posted 124/3 in their 10 overs before restricting Morrisville Unity to 118/5.
The Morrisville Unity couldn’t get their batting innings going right from the beginning of their innings as Parthiv Patel was dismissed by Dhammika Prasad for 3 runs in the third over. Chris Gayle and Corey Anderson also departed in quick succession, leaving Morrisville Unity in deep trouble at 33/3 in 5 overs.
Thereafter, Obus Pienaar played a brilliant innings of 35 runs from 12 balls and Shehan Jayasuriya smashed 28* runs off 10 balls, but they couldn’t take their team over the line.
Earlier in the day, Morrisville Unity won the toss and put the New York Warriors into bat. Tillakaratne Dilshan got the Warriors off to a great start as he struck Calvin Savage for consecutive boundaries in the second over.
The Morrisville Unity couldn’t get their batting innings going right from the beginning of their innings as Parthiv Patel was dismissed by Dhammika Prasad for 3 runs in the third over. Chris Gayle and Corey Anderson also departed in quick succession, leaving Morrisville Unity in deep trouble at 33/3 in 5 overs.
Thereafter, Obus Pienaar played a brilliant innings of 35 runs from 12 balls and Shehan Jayasuriya smashed 28* runs off 10 balls, but they couldn’t take their team over the line.
Earlier in the day, Morrisville Unity won the toss and put the New York Warriors into bat. Tillakaratne Dilshan got the Warriors off to a great start as he struck Calvin Savage for consecutive boundaries in the second over.
- 8/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, March 13 (Ians) The inaugural edition of the Legends Cricket Trophy will be played in Ghaziabad’s Vvip Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium between March 22-30, the organisers announced on Monday.
The announcement was made in the presence of former India opener Virender Sehwag, Praveen Tyagi, Acting President, Board for Veteran Cricket in India (Bvci), Sudhir Kulkarni, Joint Secretary, Bvci and Prasanna Venkateshan, Principal Consultant, 1 stadia, in the national capital.
The 9-day long T20 tournament for former cricketers will have six teams and 18 matches in all, including the finals.
“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 legends 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...
The announcement was made in the presence of former India opener Virender Sehwag, Praveen Tyagi, Acting President, Board for Veteran Cricket in India (Bvci), Sudhir Kulkarni, Joint Secretary, Bvci and Prasanna Venkateshan, Principal Consultant, 1 stadia, in the national capital.
The 9-day long T20 tournament for former cricketers will have six teams and 18 matches in all, including the finals.
“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 legends 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...
- 3/13/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Jodhpur, Oct 2 (Ians) Legendary India cricketer Virender Sehwag and charismatic West Indies batter Chris Gayle, among others, celebrated Navratri in Jodhpur, where their team, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants, will play the final leg match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium on Monday.
As the country celebrates the grand festival, the cricketers exhibited stunning moves as they grooved to traditional music at a special garba night.
The cricketers, who are generally seen in cricketing gears on the field, enthralled the fans by performing garba in traditional outfits.
Gujarat Giants, led by Sehwag, have qualified for the playoffs and will play the eliminator match at Barkatullah Khan Stadium on Monday.
Besides, Gayle and Sehwag, Parthiv Patel, Kevin O’Brien, Graeme Swann, Richard Levi and Ajantha Mendis are also part of their squad.
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As the country celebrates the grand festival, the cricketers exhibited stunning moves as they grooved to traditional music at a special garba night.
The cricketers, who are generally seen in cricketing gears on the field, enthralled the fans by performing garba in traditional outfits.
Gujarat Giants, led by Sehwag, have qualified for the playoffs and will play the eliminator match at Barkatullah Khan Stadium on Monday.
Besides, Gayle and Sehwag, Parthiv Patel, Kevin O’Brien, Graeme Swann, Richard Levi and Ajantha Mendis are also part of their squad.
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- 10/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lucknow, Sep 19 (Ians) With the global cricketing legends turning the clock back with their return to the field, one of India’s greatest openers Sehwag is keen to impress his fans once again by scoring runs for his side, Gujarat Giants, in the ongoing league.
“It was a great start. Kevin scored a century and our bowlers also played well. With this opportunity to return to the cricketing field, I would try to entertain fans once again with my batting. And I hope our team keeps playing well and wins the trophy,” Sehwag said while addressing the media during the Gujarat Giants’ press conference here on Monday.
Skipper Sehwag was accompanied by the former India pacer and Gujarat Giants’ coach, Venkatesh Prasad along with the players, Parthiv Patel and O’Brien.
Emphasising the importance of providing a much-needed platform for the upcoming talents, Parthiv added: “Sports is going to the...
“It was a great start. Kevin scored a century and our bowlers also played well. With this opportunity to return to the cricketing field, I would try to entertain fans once again with my batting. And I hope our team keeps playing well and wins the trophy,” Sehwag said while addressing the media during the Gujarat Giants’ press conference here on Monday.
Skipper Sehwag was accompanied by the former India pacer and Gujarat Giants’ coach, Venkatesh Prasad along with the players, Parthiv Patel and O’Brien.
Emphasising the importance of providing a much-needed platform for the upcoming talents, Parthiv added: “Sports is going to the...
- 9/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Sep 16 (Ians) Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad believes it is tough to pick a favourite in the Legends League Cricket as all the four sides in the fray are equally balanced.
The second season of the Legends League Cricket kick starts at the Eden Gardens Stadium here on Friday.
Prasad has been appointed as the coach of Gujarat Giants, which is owned by Adani Sportsline. The team is led by one of India’s best opening batsmen of all time, Virender Sehwag and consists of top names from the world including six-hitter Chris Gayle, Richard Levi, Daniel Vettori, Kevin O’Brien and Ajantha Mendis.
Sehwag’s Gujarat Giants will begin their campaign against Gautam Gambhir’s India Capitals in the league opener in Kolkata on September 17. Manipal Tigers and Bhilwara Kings are the other two teams taking part in the league.
The second season of Legends League Cricket will feature cricket stars from 10 countries.
The second season of the Legends League Cricket kick starts at the Eden Gardens Stadium here on Friday.
Prasad has been appointed as the coach of Gujarat Giants, which is owned by Adani Sportsline. The team is led by one of India’s best opening batsmen of all time, Virender Sehwag and consists of top names from the world including six-hitter Chris Gayle, Richard Levi, Daniel Vettori, Kevin O’Brien and Ajantha Mendis.
Sehwag’s Gujarat Giants will begin their campaign against Gautam Gambhir’s India Capitals in the league opener in Kolkata on September 17. Manipal Tigers and Bhilwara Kings are the other two teams taking part in the league.
The second season of Legends League Cricket will feature cricket stars from 10 countries.
- 9/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 10 (Ians) The Legends League Cricket will kickstart with a benefit match involving Indian Maharajas and World Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on September 16.
The Indian Maharajas will be led by India’s most successful opening batter, Virender Sehwag, while the World Giants will be led by South African cricketing great and revered allrounder, Jacques Kallis.
Meanwhile, the countdown for the Legends League Cricket has started as the Cricketing greats from 10 nations are set to descend on Kolkata with the league.
With the urge to watch the Legends in action again, there has been a demand for the tickets as fans are gearing up to watch their heroes dominate the 22 yards once again.
Tickets for all matches are currently available on Bookmyshow.
Raman Raheja, Co-Founder & CEO, of Legends League Cricket, said, “There has been huge demand from fans and we have already started feeling the excitement too.
The Indian Maharajas will be led by India’s most successful opening batter, Virender Sehwag, while the World Giants will be led by South African cricketing great and revered allrounder, Jacques Kallis.
Meanwhile, the countdown for the Legends League Cricket has started as the Cricketing greats from 10 nations are set to descend on Kolkata with the league.
With the urge to watch the Legends in action again, there has been a demand for the tickets as fans are gearing up to watch their heroes dominate the 22 yards once again.
Tickets for all matches are currently available on Bookmyshow.
Raman Raheja, Co-Founder & CEO, of Legends League Cricket, said, “There has been huge demand from fans and we have already started feeling the excitement too.
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 4 (Ians) West Indian T20 specialist Chris Gayle will don the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants jersey in the upcoming season of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) along with Virender Sehwag when action begins at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on September 16.
As per the LLC draft rules, franchises have three days to finalise their respective squads, including any additional choice of cricket legends with their available franchise purse.
The Giants had spent Rs 5,51,80,000 on 15 stalwarts on Friday, during the virtual draft and were left with Rs 2,48,20,000 to finalise their squad.
“After Friday’s draft, Gujarat Giants had clearly expressed their desire to buy Chris Gayle with the remaining purse from their individual Rs 8 crore franchise purse. We facilitated the discussion and are glad that Gayle will be seen playing for the Adani Sportsline team,” said Raman Raheja, CEO and co-founder, LLC.
Gayle will have the company of fellow teammate...
As per the LLC draft rules, franchises have three days to finalise their respective squads, including any additional choice of cricket legends with their available franchise purse.
The Giants had spent Rs 5,51,80,000 on 15 stalwarts on Friday, during the virtual draft and were left with Rs 2,48,20,000 to finalise their squad.
“After Friday’s draft, Gujarat Giants had clearly expressed their desire to buy Chris Gayle with the remaining purse from their individual Rs 8 crore franchise purse. We facilitated the discussion and are glad that Gayle will be seen playing for the Adani Sportsline team,” said Raman Raheja, CEO and co-founder, LLC.
Gayle will have the company of fellow teammate...
- 9/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 2 (Ians) Four franchises — Adani Sportsline owned Gujarat Giants, Gmr Sportss India Capitals, Manipal Group’s Manipal Tigers and Bhilwara Group’s Bhilwara Kings — on Friday picked 59 cricketers from the players’ draft held virtually with a combined purse of Rs 32 crore, for the upcoming Legends League Cricket (LLC).
The players’ draft included 79 cricketers (20 went unsold) and each team had a purse of Rs 8 crore each. Each team will now have three more days to submit their final squad wherein they can buy more players with the available purse.
“Among the teams, Manipal Tigers spent the most amount of Rs 6,91,20,000 and have a remaining purse of 1,08,80,000. Tigers were followed closely by India Capitals as they spent Rs 6,38,80,000 and Gujarat Giants who splurged Rs 5,51,80,000 on their stars. Bhilwara Kings were the most economical as they spent Rs 5,62,20,000,” said Raman Raheja, CEO and Co-Founder Legends League Cricket, in a media release.
The players’ draft included 79 cricketers (20 went unsold) and each team had a purse of Rs 8 crore each. Each team will now have three more days to submit their final squad wherein they can buy more players with the available purse.
“Among the teams, Manipal Tigers spent the most amount of Rs 6,91,20,000 and have a remaining purse of 1,08,80,000. Tigers were followed closely by India Capitals as they spent Rs 6,38,80,000 and Gujarat Giants who splurged Rs 5,51,80,000 on their stars. Bhilwara Kings were the most economical as they spent Rs 5,62,20,000,” said Raman Raheja, CEO and Co-Founder Legends League Cricket, in a media release.
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 14 (Ians) Daniel Vettori, Russel Arnold and Vernon Philander on Sunday were among the former international players who committed themselves to Legends Cricket League (LLC) Season Two.
The tournament further announced that about 80 international and Indian players committed their availability for participation in the second season of league.
“They will be available for pick up by the franchisees for the drafting event to be held in Mumbai soon,” stated an official release from the LLC.
Others who have committed to LLC season two are Fidel Edwards, Ricardo Powell, Tino Best, Nick Compton, Ryan Sidebottom, Phil Mustard, Jade Dernbach, Richard Levi, Hamilton Masakadza, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Samit Patel, John Mooney, Nawroz Mangal, Manvinder Bisla, Amit Bhandari, Rajat Bhatia and Sudeep Tyagi.
“With so much enthusiasm around the league, it is going to be exhilarating experience for everyone, whether fans or players, all will have a life time experience,” said Ravi Shastri,...
The tournament further announced that about 80 international and Indian players committed their availability for participation in the second season of league.
“They will be available for pick up by the franchisees for the drafting event to be held in Mumbai soon,” stated an official release from the LLC.
Others who have committed to LLC season two are Fidel Edwards, Ricardo Powell, Tino Best, Nick Compton, Ryan Sidebottom, Phil Mustard, Jade Dernbach, Richard Levi, Hamilton Masakadza, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Samit Patel, John Mooney, Nawroz Mangal, Manvinder Bisla, Amit Bhandari, Rajat Bhatia and Sudeep Tyagi.
“With so much enthusiasm around the league, it is going to be exhilarating experience for everyone, whether fans or players, all will have a life time experience,” said Ravi Shastri,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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