Sehwag, Kallis to lead Indian Maharajas and World Giants for Legends League Cricket benefit match

10.09.2022 - 18:28 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The benefit match between Indian Maharajas and World Giants will be led by one of India's most successful opening batters, Virender Sehwag and South African great Jacques Kallis respectively.

Raman Raheja, Co-Founder & CEO, Legends League Cricket, said there has been huge demand from fans and "we have already started feeling the excitement too". "We hope to give fans a world-class experience at every touch point whether on the field or digitally and that is the reason why we have handpicked our stakeholders too," he said.

Delhi will be hosting three league stage matches, starting with Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers on September 22, then India Capitals vs Bhilwara Kings on September 24.

These matches will be starting from 7:30 pm. Then, the nation's capital will also host a marquee clash between the Giants and India Capitals at 4 PM on September 25, wherein both the Delhi Boys, Sehwag and Gambhir will play against each other.

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