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Cuttack To Host Final Of Legends League Cricket On October 5

Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Friday was announced as the venue that will be hosting the final of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) on October 5 even as legendary cricketers described the League as a "serious" business where the superstars, many of whom are as efficient as they were in their prime, do not yield an inch without a fight. While former India batter Mohammed Kaif covered a lot of ground near the fence before taking a diving catch and made the fans nostalgic about his brilliant fielding skills, the swashbuckler Yusuf Pathan has been playing as if he has never retired.

Gautam Gambhir Reveals What "Some Seniors" Said About 1983 World Cup Heroes During 2011 World Cup Campaign

The 2011 World Cup win was a momentous occasion for Indian cricket. After the 1983 World Cup triumph, it was the first time that the Indian cricket team won the 50-over marquee ICC tournament. Gautam Gambhir played an important part in that victory. He was the second-highest scorer for India in the 2011 World Cup with a tally of 393 runs in nine matches. He scored four fifty-plus scores, with his highest - 97 - coming in the final against Sri Lanka. Gambhir top-scored for the MS Dhoni-led India in the final and helped the team chase down a 275-run target in 48.2 overs.

Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Surrogate Advertising, Says "If BCCI President Is Doing It, You Cant Expect Other Players Not To Do It"

Former India opening batter and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has spoken out against surrogate advertising in Indian cricket. Speaking at an event with The Indian Express, Gambhir said that if BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is endorsing a fantasy league platform then other players cannot be stopped from following suit.

"Kohli Scores 100 And...": Gambhir On "Hero Worship" In Indian Cricket

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who played a pivotal role in India's triumphs at the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC World Cup, has opened up on the problem of "hero worship" in Indian cricket. During a conversation with The Indian Express, where he was asked about the topic, Gambhir gave examples of Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar from the match against Afghanistan in the recently concluded Asia Cup.

Legends League Cricket, India Capitals vs Gujarat Giants: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India Capitals and Gujarat Giants will square off against each other in the first match of Legends League Cricket on Saturday at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. A special benefit match was played on Friday at the same venue where India Maharajas prevailed over the World Giants. India Capitals will be led by Gautam Gambhir while Gujarat Giants will be captained by Virender Sehwag. India Capitals have the likes of Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Ravi Bopara in their squad while Gujarat Giants have Daniel Vettori, Parthiv Patel and Chris Gayle in their ranks.

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

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".

Indian cricketers laud 'batting-charm' Suresh Raina's contribution

Suresh Raina's retirement from all formats of cricket, cricketers took to social media to extend their good wishes to the former Indian middle-order batsman for the next phase of his life. They also recalled their association with him. Former India batter Suresh Raina announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Tuesday. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to social media to recall his under-19 days with the left-handed batter, saying that his "batting charm was so special". "My first memory of @ImRaina was when we played for u-19 India. That batting charm was so special to start with. Wishing you great life ahead brother. I'm sure we will see you play some more cricket," tweeted Pathan.

"Has Rohit Sharma-Like Abilities": Gautam Gambhir Backs This Off-Colour India Star

The Indian cricket team is going through a great run in the Asia Cup as it became the first side to enter the Super-4 stage. With wins over Pakistan and Hong Kong, the Rohit Sharma-led side looks a confident lot. Performances from players like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar are great positives for Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup. However, one player who has failed to fire as expected is KL Rahul. He was out for a duck in the match against Pakistan, while against Hong Kong, Rahul scored 36 off 39 balls. His slow knock came under a lot of focus, however, he has found backing from former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir.

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Cuttack To Host Final Of Legends League Cricket On October 5

Gautam Gambhir Reveals What "Some Seniors" Said About 1983 World Cup Heroes During 2011 World Cup Campaign

Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Surrogate Advertising, Says "If BCCI President Is Doing It, You Cant Expect Other Players Not To Do It"

"Kohli Scores 100 And...": Gambhir On "Hero Worship" In Indian Cricket

Legends League Cricket, India Capitals vs Gujarat Giants: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

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

Indian cricketers laud 'batting-charm' Suresh Raina's contribution

"Has Rohit Sharma-Like Abilities": Gautam Gambhir Backs This Off-Colour India Star