Two IPLs In One Year? "Wouldn't Be Surprised At All," Says Star Ex-India Coach Ravi Shastri

28.07.2022 - 08:59 sports.ndtv.com

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri made a bold prediction, saying that we may soon see two seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in a single year.

Shastri said that while one season will be a full-blown edition in the same format the competition has been played in all these years, there may be a shorter season with more knockout rounds in the latter part of the year.

His comments come at a time when domestic T20 leagues are growing in prominence. "I think you might have two (IPL) seasons," Shastri said on "The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show". "I wouldn't be surprised at all.

You might have a full competition with 10 teams -- it could go to 12 teams in the future where the corridor can go from one-and-a-half months to two months.

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Legends League Cricket on Sunday announced that about 80 international and Indian players combined have confirmed their availability for the upcoming second edition of the league. They will be available to be picked up by the franchises for the drafting event that will be held in Mumbai in the coming few days. "The overall pool of players now stands at 85 players from 10 countries across the world," stated an official media release.

On This Day, 32 Years Ago: Sachin Tendulkar Scored Maiden International Ton

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Legends League Cricket: Shane Watson, Daniel Vettori Replace Herschelle Gibbs, Sanath Jayasuriya In World Giants Team For Match On September 16

The organisers of the Legends League Cricket on Saturday confirmed that Herschelle Gibbs and Sanath Jayasuriya have been replaced by Shane Watson and Daniel Vettori in the World Giants squad for the match against India Maharajas on September 16 at the Eden Gardens. "Legends League Cricket has decided to replace Herschelle Gibbs and Sanath Jayasuriya in the World Giant squad for the special match," read an official statement.

India vs Pakistan: All The Matches Between Arch-Rivals In Asia Cup So Far

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Legends League Cricket's second edition to kick off with special match at Eden Gardens

The match between the India Maharajas vs World Giants will be dedicated to the 75th year celebration of Indian Independence. "This is a proud moment for us that we are celebrating 75th year of our independence.

Legends League Cricket's 2nd Edition To Begin With "Special Match" On September 15 At Eden Gardens

The organisers of Legends League Cricket on Friday confirmed that the first match of the upcoming second season will be a special game to be played on September 15, 2022 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It has also been confirmed that the upcoming edition of the league will be dedicated to the 75th year celebration of Indian Independence. The special match will be played between India vs World as India Maharajas vs World Giants.