India’s World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh are set to take the cricket field again Legends Cricket Trophy 2024, set to commence in Kandy, Sri Lanka on March 8, will witness some of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries and iconic matchups as seven teams vying for the coveted title. Throughout the 10-day extravaganza, retired cricketers will take centre stage in this thrilling contest.
All 22 matches of the tournament will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on Hotstar.In the inaugural season, Indore Knights and Guwahati Avengers were crowned joint winners after the final match was washed out.
With its unique 90-ball format, the Legends Cricket Trophy promises to deliver electrifying action, amplified by the participation of cricketing legends such as Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Martin Guptill, and many more. This ensures a showcase of unparalleled cricketing excellence.
Yuvraj Singh to captain New York Superstar Strikers in Legends Cricket Trophy 2024
Notably, Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the captain of the New York Superstar Strikers and serves as an icon player for the franchise in the tournament’s second season.
Having retired from international cricket in 2019, Yuvraj Singh now enjoys the freedom to compete in overseas competitions, a privilege not extended to active players under the jurisdiction of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).