LLC: Shikhar Dhawan-Dinesh Karthik will return, 25 matches will be played between 6 teams; Auction will be held on Thursday

Legends League Cricket will start on 20 September at Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. In the third season of the league, 25 matches will be played between 6 teams. The final will be played between the top 2 teams. The final match will be held on 16 October at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik will now be seen playing in Legends League Cricket.

LLC: Shikhar Dhawan-Dinesh Karthik will return, 25 matches will be played between 6 teams; Auction will be held on Thursday
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The Legends League Cricket is set to kick off on September 20 at Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. This third season will feature 25 matches among six teams, culminating in a final showdown between the top two teams. The final match is scheduled for October 16 at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.

Recently retired international cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik, who stepped away from the game earlier this year, will be participating in this season of Legends League Cricket. Notably, this marks the return of cricket to Srinagar after nearly 40 years, with some of the world’s most renowned cricketers taking the field.

The league’s matches will be hosted across Srinagar, Jodhpur, and Surat. Raman Raheja, co-founder of Legends League Cricket, expressed his excitement, stating, "We’re thrilled to bring Legends League Cricket back for another season, and even more so to be playing in Kashmir. This offers a rare opportunity for the people of Kashmir to witness live cricket after almost four decades."

He also mentioned that this season would allow cricketers to experience the scenic beauty of Kashmir and the warmth of its people.

The league organizers highlighted the impressive viewership from last season, where 18 crore people tuned in to watch the 19 matches. Season two saw participation from 110 legendary cricketers, including Suresh Raina, Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill, Gautam Gambhir, Chris Gayle, Hashim Amla, and Ross Taylor.

The league will commence in Jodhpur, then move to Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, before heading to Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu for the third phase. The player auction for this season will take place on Thursday.