Gautam Gambhir To Play In Second Edition Of Legends League Cricket

19.08.2022 - 09:43 sports.ndtv.com

Former India opening batter Gautam Gambhir on Friday confirmed his participation in the upcoming second edition of Legends League Cricket.

Gambhir has been a part of two of India's World Cup winning team in 2007 (T20 World Cup) and 2011 (50-over World Cup). Gambhir's 97 in 2011 World Cup final still gives sense of joy to every Indian cricket fan.

Having represented India in 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is, Gambhir has over 6000 runs to his name in limited-overs cricket. He had also led Kolkata Knight Riders to win two IPL Seasons in 2012 and 2014 which was a remarkable achievement. "I am glad to share that I have committed to take part in the upcoming Legends League Cricket from September 17th onwards.

I am excited in anticipation of being on a cricket field once again. It will be a privilege and an honour to rub shoulders once again with the glitterati of world cricket," said Gambhir in an official release.

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